Processing scan data in Artec Studio
Transform your 3D scanner with industry-acclaimed software for professional 3D scanning and data processing. Easy 3D scanning. High-precision results.
Quickly and easily capture data with Artec 3D scanners.
Use Autopilot for quick one-click processing.
Or use a range of tools for full control over your data.
Combine data from different Artec 3D scanners into detailed 3D meshes.
Smart, intuitive data capture
Artec Studio’s key features keep your data processing quick, easy, and intuitive.
Automated data processing
Autopilot mode offers users a quick pathway to achieving the highest-quality model.
Manual editing
Unrestricted access to a full range of superior data manipulation tools, paired with intuitive features.
Multi-source integration: One software to bind them all
Use data from multiple sources and combine them in Artec Studio for professional processing.
Streamlined workflows in any industry
Get set to 3D print with high-resolution and true-to-life 3D models.
Add to your workflow with 3D scanning solutions for architecture.
Spares and legacy parts can be easily printed or reverse-engineered.
Scan real-life objects for use and manipulation in digital worlds.
Contact-free capture of evidence and sites for documentation, analysis, or use in court.
Create customized solutions for patients and medical use.
Preserve and recreate areas and relics for preservation, analysis, and digital recreation.
Capture tiny, intricate parts for custom designs and 3D printing.
Streamline your workflow with 3D scanning solutions for the factory floor.
Introduce medical solutions that meet the highest care and compliance standards.
Ensure that prosthetic limbs and parts are comfortable and perfectly designed.
Stringent inspection made easy with 3D scanning for QI and QA.
Go from 3D scan to CAD for applications in a wide range of industries.
Generate CAD models of any part from tiny to huge based on 3D scans.
Color the worlds you create with vibrant 3D-captured parts, people, and scenes.
Full attention to detail in the dentistry industry, leaving no room for error or compromise.
Do more with Artec Studio 19
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| Version | 19 | 18 | 17 |
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| Fast, powerful 3D processing | |||
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| Multi-scanner pipeline | ^ | ^ | |
| Multi-scanner Smart fusion | Fine-tuning of scanner-specific data | ^ | |
| Multi-scanner Global registration | ^ | ^ | |
| Fusion: speed | 10% faster and with 30% less RAM vs AS16 | 10% faster and with 30% less RAM vs AS16 | |
| Fusion: exclude faulty frames | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Global registration | New option: thin objects | 2X faster | ^ |
| Single-step mesh optimization | 10X faster | ^ | |
| Scan decimation | ^ | ^ | |
| Autopilot | Including Micro II | ^ | ^ |
| X-Ray Mode | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Ray II ‘Street View’ mode | ^ | ||
| Artec Point compatibility | ^ | ||
| HDR & 16-bit texturing | ^ |
| AI-powered HD Mode | |||
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| HD Mode for Leo and Eva | ^ | 4X faster | ^ |
| Point density and frame frequency selection | Automatic or manual | Automatic or manual | Manual |
| Simple HD presets | ^ | ^ | |
| Multiple HD reconstructions with different settings | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Setting optimizer based on your GPU | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| AI Photogrammetry | |||
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| Create 3D models directly from photos and videos with AI | ^ |
| Advanced CGI tools for the perfect color 3D model | |||
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| AI color contrast enhancer for Leo | ^ | ^ | |
| Boosted texture quality | ^ | ^ | |
| Optimized color capturing mode for Leo | ^ | ^ | |
| Scene lighting optimization | ^ | ^ | |
| Auto glare removal | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Model-to-model texture transfer | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Photo-texture | Ray II photo-texture available | Includes photo-viewing mode | Includes photo-viewing mode |
| Texture healing brush | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Defeature brush | Improved | ^ |
| Smart automation | |||
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| Autopilot | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Auto-align | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Scan size optimizer | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Smart base removal | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Improved auto-processing mode | ^ | ^ |
| Easy 3D scanning | |||
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| Auto-brightness | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Automated sensitivity for scanning black, shiny, and fine objects | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Create a 3D model from a combination of Artec 3D scanners | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Texture and geometry scanning | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Quality inspection | |||
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| PtB certification of Artec Studio | ^ | ^ | |
| Mesh-to-CAD comparison | Import SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T files | Import SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T files | Import STEP, IGES, X_T files |
| Mesh-to-CAD alignment | Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Datum alignment | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| 2D section analysis | ^ | ^ | |
| Automatic defect detection | ^ | ^ | |
| Deviation mapping | Advanced distance calculation | Advanced distance calculation | Basic distance calculation |
| Thickness mapping | ^ | ^ | |
| Tolerance Check Mode | ^ | ^ | |
| Enhanced target support | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Target thickness compensation | ^ | ^ | |
| Surface distance maps: one-click annotations | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Surface distance maps: point-by-point deviation | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Measurements: linear, geodesic, sections, distance maps, volume, annotations. Export to CSV, DXF, XML | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Direct export to Control X | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Run Control X Inspection from Artec Studio | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Run Control X Batch Inspection from Artec Studio | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Scan-to-CAD for reverse engineering | |||
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| Fit CAD primitives to 3D model | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus |
| Create free primitives | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus, box | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus, box | Cylinder, sphere, cone, plane, torus, box |
| Autosurfacing | ^ | Improved | ^ |
| Freeform fitting | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Boolean operations | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Geometrical constraints | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Precise positioning | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Export multiple open and closed contours directly to CAD | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Create draft angles | ^ | ^ | |
| Chamfer and fillet tools | ^ | ^ | |
| Instant deviation analysis | ^ | ^ | |
| Move and offset faces | ^ | ^ | |
| Surface thickening tools | ^ | ^ | |
| Direct export of fitted primitives and meshes to SOLIDWORKS | ^ | ^ | fitted primitives only |
| Direct export to Design X | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Disassembly of assemblies | ^ | ||
| Delete faces | ^ |
| UI and ergonomics | |||
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| Home screen project manager | ^ | ^ | |
| Quick panel | ^ | ^ | |
| In-depth properties tab | Advanced | Advanced | Basic |
| Manual frame picking | ^ | ^ | |
| Multiple object export | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Customizable workspace | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| Cloud collaboration | |||
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| Artec Studio to Artec Cloud project synchronization | ^ | ^ | |
| Artec Cloud integration | ^ | ^ | ^ |
| One-click 3D model share | ^ | ^ | ^ |
Artec Studio 19 tech specs
| Import formats | |
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| Artec 3D format | ^ |
| CAD formats | SAT, STEP, IGES, X_T |
| Export formats | |
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| Mesh | OBJ, PLY, WRL, STL, AOP, ASC, USD, Disney PTEX, E57, XYZRGB, USDZ |
| Point cloud (Artec Ray & Ray II only) | PTX, BTX, XYZ |
| Reference targets | OBC |
| Measurements | CSV, DXF, XML |
| CAD | STEP, IGES, X_T |
| Hardware support | |
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| 3D scanners compatible with Artec Studio 19 | Artec Eva, Eva Lite, Leo, Metrology Kit, Micro II, Point, Ray II, Spider II, plus discontinued models: Micro, Ray, Spider, Space Spider, Medit D700, MH and MHT series AG, AC, W2, and T2 |
| For full information on compatibility with discontinued scanners, please contact support@artec3d.com. |
| System requirements | |
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| Supported OS | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 |
| Recommended computer parameters | 13th or 14th Gen Intel Core i7 or i9 processors, RTX 4070 8 GB |
| Minimum computer requirements | 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, RTX 4060 8 GB |
Detailed hardware requirements can be found in Artec Support Center.