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What file formats do you deliver from 3D scanning?

We deliver E57, LAS/LAZ, RCP/RCS, PTS, XYZ, OBJ, and many other point-cloud and mesh 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)

Report Formats:

  • PDF (measurement reports, scan documentation)

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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