Photogrammetry Software

Photogrammetry software is the backbone of creating 3D models, maps, or measurements off 2D images. Below is an overview of popular tools

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Open-Source Software

1. Meshroom

• Description: A free, node-based photogrammetry pipeline built on the AliceVision framework.
• Features:
  • Structure-from-Motion (SfM) and Multi-View Stereo (MVS).
  • GPU acceleration (CUDA support).
  • Export formats: OBJ, PLY, GLTF.
• Platform: Windows, Linux (macOS via Docker).
• Use Case: Academic research, hobbyists, and small-scale projects.

2. COLMAP

• Description: A flexible, command-line and GUI-based tool for SfM and MVS.
• Features:
  • Dense reconstruction with patch-based or global matching.
  • Supports CUDA for faster processing.
  • Integration with Python for customization.
• Platform: Windows, Linux, macOS.
• Use Case: Research, custom reconstruction pipelines.

3. OpenDroneMap (ODM)

• Description: Open-source toolkit for processing aerial drone imagery.
• Features:
  • Orthophoto, DEM/DSM, and 3D model generation.
  • Web-based interface (WebODM) for ease of use.
  • Supports GPU acceleration.
• Platform: Windows, Linux, macOS, Docker.
• Use Case: Drone mapping, environmental monitoring, GIS.