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RadianceKit

#22 of 29 in 3D Scanning Software3D Visualization Software

RadianceKit: A low-cost Mac app for local Gaussian-splat creation, editing, and export. Ranked #22 of 29 in 3D Scanning Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: 3-day trial; best for apple Silicon Gaussian-splat experiments.

6.8/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.8 / 10
  • Pricing
    3-day trial
  • Best for
    Apple Silicon Gaussian-splat experiments
  • Free plan
    No
  • Paid from
    $7.99 one-time
  • Supported inputs
    Photos (JPG/JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, BMP), video (MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI), 360° and panoramic media; RadianceCap scene bundles
  • Facts checked
    23 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Local Gaussian-splat training using Apple Silicon and Metal
    • Camera alignment, scene editing, and live training controls
    • Exports PLY, SPZ, glTF, splat, SOG, web viewers, and videos

  • Where it doesn't

    • Runs only on macOS 26 Tahoe or later on Apple Silicon
    • Focuses on Gaussian splats, not point-cloud or mesh reconstruction
    • No documented API access, real-time capture, or direct scanner input

Our verdict on RadianceKit

RadianceKit is a native macOS desktop app for turning photos, videos, 360-degree media, and panoramic captures into 3D Gaussian-splat scenes. It is aimed at solo creators and small teams using Apple Silicon Macs who want local processing instead of a cloud workflow. The app aligns cameras with Apple Photogrammetry, trains scenes with Metal, and provides Simple and Expert modes for different levels of control. An interactive viewport supports selection and brush-based scene editing.

The published purchase terms show one Full version plan at US$7.99 as a one-time payment after a three-day trial. The official site notes that App Store prices vary by region. RadianceKit requires macOS 26 Tahoe or later and an Apple Silicon Mac, beginning with M1 hardware. Training controls and live loss curves make the processing stage inspectable, while local execution keeps source media on the desktop workflow. There is no separate recurring tier described.

RadianceKit’s strongest fit is exploratory Gaussian-splat work: it imports common image and video formats, accepts panoramic media, and exports PLY, Compressed PLY, SPZ, glTF, .splat, SOG, transforms.json, and a COLMAP workspace. It can also create orbit videos and self-contained HTML viewers for sharing scenes. However, its scope is narrower than general 3D scanning software because it centers on splat reconstruction rather than polygon meshes or point clouds. Buyers needing real-time capture, scanner hardware integration, API access, or mesh-focused workflows should choose a tool built around those capabilities instead.

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RadianceKit pricing

Plans 3-day trial No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 23 Sep 2026.
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RadianceKit fact sheet

Free planNo
Paid from$7.99 one-time
Supported inputsPhotos (JPG/JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, BMP), video (MP4, MOV, M4V, AVI), 360° and panoramic media; RadianceCap scene bundles
Supported platformsmacOS 26 Tahoe or later on Apple Silicon (M1 or later)
Point-cloud toolsNo
Mesh reconstructionNo
Real-time captureNo
Export formatsPLY, Compressed PLY, SPZ, glTF, .splat, SOG, HTML web viewer, MP4 orbit video, transforms.json, COLMAP workspace
API accessNo
Free trial3 days
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsmacOS
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing3-day trial (source)
Websiteradiancekit.de
Facts checked23 Sep 2026

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