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Polycam

3D scanning + AI generation from your phone — photogrammetry meets AI.

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About Polycam

Polycam started as a photogrammetry app (scan real objects into 3D with your iPhone LiDAR) and added AI generation. Now combines scan + AI for accurate, textured 3D assets. Strong for AR, real-estate, and CAD workflows. Free tier for hobbyists; Pro for commercial use.

Key features

  • LiDAR scanning (iPhone Pro)
  • Photogrammetry from any phone
  • AI text-to-3D generation
  • Cleanup and editing tools
  • Cloud library with sharing

Pros & limitations

Pros

  • Only tool combining scan + AI generation
  • iOS quality is exceptional with LiDAR
  • Strong creator community

Limitations

  • Best features locked behind Pro
  • Android quality lags iOS
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