123D Catch

123D Catch: Free 3D Modeling Software

Free software for creating 3D models from photographs, using photogrammetry algorithms.

What is 123D Catch?

123D Catch is a free photogrammetry software application created by Autodesk that generates 3D models from ordinary digital photographs. It works by analyzing multiple photographs of an object or scene taken from different angles. The software calculates 3D geometry by identifying common features across the photos and triangulating points in 3D space.

After capturing photos with a camera, the images are uploaded into the 123D Catch program. The software processes the images and creates a textured 3D model that can be viewed, edited and printed. The resulting model can be exported for use in other 3D editing programs or games. Some key features include:

• Ability to generate detailed 3D models from as few as 6 photographs
• Support for JPEG, PNG, TIFF and other common image formats
• Advanced algorithms for automatically calibrating photographs and calculating geometry
• Tools for scaling, smoothing, re-texturing models after processing
• Export options for OBJ, STL, RZML, PDF and other formats

123D Catch removes much of the complexity involved in manual photogrammetry. The automated matching and calculating process creates detailed, camera-realistic 3D models with little user input. It's used by hobbyists for capturingscenes and objects to print or use in animations. Professionals also leverage 123D Catch for creation of digital assets, preservation projects involving 3D scanning of buildings, prototyping from real-world contexts and other commercial applications.

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