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Photo3D Studio turns a folder of photos into a 3D model on your Mac and exports it as USDZ or OBJ.

Frequently asked

How many photos do I need?

Enough to cover the object from all sides with generous overlap between shots. Too few photos, or gaps in coverage, is the most common reason a model comes out incomplete.

What makes a good set of photos?

Even, diffuse light; a sharp, in-focus subject; a fixed exposure; and the object filling most of the frame. Shiny, transparent, or featureless surfaces are the hardest cases for any photogrammetry tool.

Preview or full quality?

Run a preview first — it is much faster and tells you whether the photo set works at all. Only then spend the time on the full model.

Which format should I export?

USDZ opens directly in Quick Look on Mac, iPhone and iPad. OBJ is the safer choice for other 3D software.

The app takes a long time

Building a model is heavy computation. Time depends on the number of photos, the quality level, and your Mac. The preview level exists for exactly this reason.

Contact

Questions, bug reports, suggestions: info@babala.ch
Usually answered within one to two working days.