Reverse engineer with high speed & accuracy
A complete package with all the essentials needed to create highly detailed 3D models of parts or assemblies for redesign, repair, and production.
Create 2D profiles, extract primitives, and add constraints.
Go from meshes to CAD surfaces for 3D modeling.
Analyze product designs or export for further iteration.
Rapid data processing. Outstanding results.
Powered by lightning-fast algorithms, Artec Studio turns captured data into highly detailed meshes for modeling.
Extract key geometry data for 3D modeling
Convert to CAD
Analyze & export for iteration or production
Do more with Artec Studio 19
Enhance your workflow across industries
Reverse engineer parts and generate feature-based STL files for 3D printing.
Restore missing documentation and create true-to-life replacements for lost structures.
Accelerate vehicle design, prototyping, and manufacture with high-quality 3D models.
Design, repair, and restore jewelry based on ultra-detailed digital twins.
Recreate parts without CAD documentation without needing to measure manually.
Develop new medical solutions based on reverse-engineered legacy designs.
Turn physical products into the accurate 3D models required for reliable analysis.
Take advantage of reported time savings of up to 85% in reverse engineering.
Create and export CAD data to SOLIDWORKS or Design X for advanced 3D modeling.
Choose the plan that works for you
Get a lifetime license or an annual subscription with regular software updates and technical support.
Compare Artec Studio
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.