
Capture high-quality 3D models using depth sensors.
What can I do with Skanect?
With Skanect, capturing a full color 3D model of an object, a person or a room has never been so easy and affordable. Skanect transforms your Structure Sensor or Structure Core depth sensor into a low-cost 3D scanner able to create 3D meshes out of real scenes in a few minutes. Enter the world of 3D scanning now!
What makes Skanect different?
Fast
Unlike existing technologies, Skanect can acquire dense 3D information about a scene at up to 30 frames per second. Just move around your Structure Sensor or Structure Core to capture a full set of viewpoints, and you will get a 3D mesh in real time.
Easy to Use
Unlike existing technologies, Skanect can acquire dense 3D information about a scene at up to 30 frames per second. Just move around your Structure Sensor or Structure Core to capture a full set of viewpoints, and you will get a 3D mesh in real time.
Ultra-low Cost
Unlike existing technologies, Skanect can acquire dense 3D information about a scene at up to 30 frames per second. Just move around your Structure Sensor or Structure Core to capture a full set of viewpoints, and you will get a 3D mesh in real time.
What are Skanect's features?
3D Capture

- Recording presets for body, object and room scanning
- Live feedback in low-, medium- or high-quality
- CPU- or GPU-accelerated reconstruction
- Record timer & countdown
- Full-scan or keyframe-only recording
3D Processing

- Model simplification
- Hole filling & watertight mesh generation
- Scaling & rotation
- Plane cropping for optimal 3D prints
- Colorization (with optional inpainting of unseen areas)
- Small parts removal
3D Sharing

- Save full-resolution models (Free version limited to 5000 faces)
- Export to most popular 3D software and 3D printers that use .STL, .OBJ, .PLY, .VRML
- Per-vertex coloring (.OBJ, .PLY & .VRML file formats)
- Direct upload to Sketchfab and Shapeways
What is the difference between Skanect Free and Skanect Pro?
Skanect Pro | Skanect Free | |
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Export OBJ, PLY, STL and VRML | ||
Automated watertight repairs | ||
Geometry simplification | ||
Precise model editing tools | ||
Wirelessly connect to Structure Sensor for mobile 3D capture | ||
Community-based support | ||
Instant export to Sketchfab online sharing platform | ||
Polygon export | Unlimited | Limited to 5,000 faces |
Instant export to Shapeways 3D printing services | ||
Instant upgrade | ||
Direct email support | ||
One year of minor updates | ||
Suitable for commercial use | ||
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System Requirements:
- CPU Reconstruction: 2 GB RAM, Quad core processor.
- GPU Reconstruction: GPU Reconstruction: 2 GB RAM, Intel Core 2, CUDA 2.0-compatible graphics card with a Compute Capability between 3.0-7.5 and 1 GB memory
- Recommended PC: Windows 7 or later (64 bits), Intel i7, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 560 or higher.
- Recommended Mac: macOS 10.13 or later, Macbook Pro 2012 or later, and Macbook Air 2013 or later.
Other notes:
- Compatible Sensors: Skanect is compatible with Structure Sensor, Structure Sensor (Mark II), Structure Sensor Pro, and Structure Core.
- Wired Structure Core and Structure Sensor (Mark II) users: Download the appropriate driver and firmware updater here.
- GPU Reconstruction:
- MacOS: Only for NVIDIA GT 650 M or better: Download and install Mac CUDA Drivers to enable GPU reconstruction.
- Windows: Make sure your NVIDIA drivers are up to date.
- Getting Started: For instructions on how to use Skanect, please visit our Support Center.