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What file formats do you deliver from 3D scanning?

We deliver E57, LAS, RCP, RVT, DWG, GeoTIFF, and many other formats compatible with all major design and survey software.

Detailed Answer

We deliver in all standard industry formats:

Point Cloud Formats:

  • E57 (universal exchange format)
  • LAS/LAZ (survey/GIS standard)
  • RCP/RCS (Autodesk native)
  • PTS/PTX (ASCII formats)
  • XYZ/TXT (simple coordinate lists)

CAD Formats:

  • DWG/DXF (AutoCAD)
  • SKP (SketchUp)
  • 3DM (Rhino)

Survey/GIS Formats:

  • GeoTIFF (georeferenced images)
  • Shapefile (GIS vector)
  • KML/KMZ (Google Earth)
  • LandXML (survey exchange)

3D Model Formats:

  • OBJ, FBX, glTF (3D mesh)
  • STL (3D printing)

Virtual Tours:

  • Matterport (hosted)
  • NavVis IVION (enterprise)
  • Custom WebGL

All deliverables include coordinate system documentation and metadata. Custom formats available upon request.

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