RIEGL RiSCAN PRO
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO: A specialized Windows suite for capturing, processing, analyzing, and exporting RIEGL scan data. Ranked #25 of 29 in 3D Scanning Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for RIEGL terrestrial laser scanning.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forRIEGL terrestrial laser scanning
- Supported inputsRIEGL VZ-Line terrestrial laser scanners; RIEGL VZ-i series scanners; external cameras
- Founded1978 · Horn, Austria
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers acquisition, registration, filtering, georeferencing, and mesh generation
- Supports volume calculation, cut-and-fill analysis, and surface comparison
- Exports to formats including E57, LAS, LAZ, OBJ, STL, and DXF
Where it doesn't
- Designed around RIEGL terrestrial laser scanners and scanning systems
- Windows 11 is the supported platform
- Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plans
Our verdict on RIEGL RiSCAN PRO
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is operating and processing software for terrestrial 3D laser scanning projects. It is intended for surveying and related professional work across architecture, as-built surveying, forestry, topography, cultural heritage, and city modeling. The software supports RIEGL VZ-Line and VZ-i series terrestrial laser scanners, external cameras, and real-time field data transfer. Its workflow spans scan and image acquisition, point-cloud visualization, automatic registration, multi-station adjustment, filtering, colorization, georeferencing, meshing, analysis, and data exchange.
Its strongest fit is for teams that need a connected RIEGL scanning workflow rather than a general-purpose 3D application. RiSCAN PRO can process point clouds by attributes and geometry, provide 2D, 3D, panorama, and attribute-based views, and use image data for point-cloud colorization. It also connects with RIEGL RiPANO, external cameras, and third-party post-processing packages. The published capabilities include mesh generation, surface comparison, volume calculation, and cut-and-fill analysis, giving surveying and site-analysis workflows tools beyond basic scan registration.
RiSCAN PRO is proprietary software bundled with appropriate RIEGL laser scanners and scanning systems, with pricing handled through sales. Its Windows 11 support and close relationship with RIEGL hardware make it a focused choice for organizations operating RIEGL terrestrial scanners. Export options include .3pf, .asc, .csv, .dm, .dtm, .dxf, .e57, .las, .laz, .obj, .pdf, .tif, .jpg, .pod, .pol, .pts, .ptx, .rqx, .stl, and .wrl. Choose it for an end-to-end RIEGL-centered workflow; teams seeking hardware-neutral software or broader platform coverage should consider alternatives.
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RIEGL RiSCAN PRO fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported inputs | RIEGL VZ-Line terrestrial laser scanners; RIEGL VZ-i series scanners; external cameras |
| Supported platforms | Windows 11 |
| Point-cloud tools | Yes |
| Mesh reconstruction | Yes |
| Real-time capture | Yes |
| Export formats | .3pf, .asc, .csv, .dm, .dtm, .dxf, .e57, .las, .laz, .obj, .pdf, .tif, .jpg, .pod, .pol, .pts, .ptx, .rqx, .stl, .wrl |
| API access | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: RIEGL terrestrial laser scanners, External cameras, Third-party post-processing packages, RIEGL RiPANO |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | riegl.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO integrations
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- RIEGL terrestrial laser scanners
- External cameras
- Third-party post-processing packages
- RIEGL RiPANO
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