Features

Agisoft Metashape offers advanced photogrammetry features and tools for creating precise 3D models, GIS data, and reconstructions, serving industries like mapping, architecture, archaeology, and agriculture.

Advanced Photogrammetry now with LiDAR data processing

Agisoft Metashape represents a state-of-the-art software tool designed for processing images and extracting valuable spatial data. The platform is constantly evolving to incorporate the latest breakthroughs in photogrammetry. It supports data captured from RGB and multispectral cameras, including setups with multiple cameras, to generate high-quality spatial outputs. These include photogrammetric point clouds, textured 3D polygonal models, georeferenced true orthomosaics, and digital surface models (DSMs) or digital terrain models (DTMs). By combining image data with LiDAR point clouds, users can harness the unique strengths of each data type to achieve superior results. Additionally, advanced postprocessing features allow the removal of shadows and texture flaws, the calculation of vegetation indices, and the creation of actionable maps for agricultural equipment. Automated classification of dense point clouds is also supported, ensuring efficient data handling.

Rapid Processing with High Precision

Agisoft Metashape leverages cutting-edge technologies developed by Agisoft to deliver exceptionally fast processing speeds. Despite its efficiency, the software maintains consistently high levels of accuracy, making it suitable for both aerial and close-range photography. Users can achieve resolutions as fine as 3 cm for aerial projects and up to 1 mm for close-range applications. Furthermore, the integration of LiDAR data enhances surface reconstruction, providing unparalleled detail and precision.

Flexible Processing Options: Local or Cloud-Based

With distributed processing capabilities, Metashape can handle projects involving over 50,000 photos across a local computing cluster. Alternatively, users can opt for cloud-based processing, which reduces the need for extensive hardware investments. Regardless of the chosen method, all processing functionalities remain accessible, providing flexibility for different project requirements.

User-Friendly Interface and Advanced Features

Metashape’s intuitive, project-based workflow is designed to be easily navigable, even for those new to photogrammetry. At the same time, experienced professionals can take advantage of advanced features such as stereo mode to refine outputs and exercise full control over accuracy. Upon project completion, the software generates comprehensive reports, ensuring transparency and precision in the results.

By integrating innovative photogrammetry techniques with the power of LiDAR data, Agisoft Metashape stands out as a versatile and robust tool for professionals in fields such as geospatial analysis, urban planning, and agriculture.

Agisoft Metashape Applications:

Surveying
Mapping
Mining
Quarrying
Agriculture
Underwater
Archaeology
Architecture
UAV/ drone inspections
Forensics
Biology
Interior
Medicine
Game Design

Advantages:

Combined processing of imagery, terrestrial laser scans and aerial LiDAR data
Highly accurate and detailed results
GPU acceleration for faster processing
Agisoft Cloud for processing, visualization and sharing of the results
Easy sharing with PDF or fly through video export and direct upload to online resources
Block models for editing of city-scale models
Fully automated and intuitive workflow
Network processing for large projects
Stereoscopic measurements for precise feature extraction
Reasonably powerful Standard edition for art projects

Capabilities:

Satellite, aerial and close-range triangulation
Incremental image alignment
Combined alignment of imagery and terrestrial laser scanner data
Geometric registration of TLS point clouds
DSM/DTM generation
Coded and non-coded targets auto detection
Georeferencing using flight log and/or GCPs
Image set redundancy analysis
Photogrammetric point cloud generation
Marker-based point clouds (photogrammetric, TLS, aerial LiDAR) registration in one coordinate system
Automatic classification of photogrammetric and LiDAR point clouds
DEM editing tools
True orthomosaic generation in geographic and user defined projections
Manual orthomosaic seamline editing
Coordinate/distance/area/volume/profile
Automatic powerlines detection measurements
Automatic seamline refinement for traditional DTM-based orthomosaics
Coordinate/distance/area/volume/profile
Automatic powerlines detection measurements
Vegetation index calculation for multispectral imagery projects
Prescription maps generation and export
Polygonal model reconstruction, including block models
Texture generation with delighting filter
Deghosting filters for texture and orthomosaic
Ambient occlusion, normal and displacement maps generation
Hierarchical tiled model generation and visualization
Mission planning for complex sites
4D reconstruction for dynamic scenes
Spherical panorama stitching
Python scripting and Java API for job automation
Headless operation support
Batch processing for multi-task pipelines automation
Free stand-alone Agisoft Viewer for responsive visualization of large models

Terrestrial laser scanner data registration

Metashape 2.1 allows to automatically register LiDAR point clouds based on local geometry features without using color information that can be missing or inaccurate. LiDAR point clouds can also be aligned with images using combination of 3D and 2D tie points in the adjustment process, provided that color information is present. In case external registration data is available, initial point cloud positions can be fixed and preserved during alignment.

Aerial LiDAR data denoising and splitting

Metashape 2.1 includes a new point cloud smoothing tool that allows to automatically reduce noise in the LiDAR data collected using low-cost LiDAR systems. Point cloud smoothing tool can be applied to selected area of the LiDAR point cloud or to specific point classes.

When trajectory data is available, Metashape 2.1 allows to split point cloud into adjacent strips according to the user specified criteria, like range of heading or altitude change. Selected trajectory segments can be further edited by the user or filtered out if necessary.

Block models for city-scale projects

Metashape 2.1 introduces block models concept. This approach to 3D model generation allows to create polygonal model of a large area in parts. Individual model blocks can be easily edited in Metashape or external software thanks to their moderate size. Metashape enables to re-texture edited blocks taking into account geometry changes. Blocks can be cut according to user-defined grid, which allows to easily merge multiple overlapping datasets into one seamless model. Metashape supports export of edited block models in Cesium 3D Tiles or Esri SLPK formats that can be published online or within enterprise infrastructure.

Advanced tools for inspection, annotation and measurement in Agisoft Cloud

Agisoft Cloud platform has expanded its capabilities for visual inspection and change monitoring. Users can now utilize a dedicated tool to navigate images within the 3D scene, annotate points of interest, and generate inspection reports. Newly-released version of the platform introduces tools to compare elevation profiles and measure surface volumes with improved efficiency.

Agisoft Cloud now supports upload of vector maps in various common formats and offers enhanced annotation styling options for better customization.

Photogrammetric triangulation

Image processing of multiple kinds: aerial (nadir, oblique), close-range, satellite, drone imagery.
Auto-calibration: frame (including fisheye lenses), spherical & cylindrical cameras.
Supports data & imagery from different types of cameras in the same project.
Enables processing of images containing fiducial marks for alignment.

Dense point cloud: edition and classification

Elaborate model editing for ultra-precise results.
Automatic multi-class point classification to customize further reconstruction.
Import/export to benefit from classical point data processing workflow.

Digital elevation model: DSM/DTM generation and editing

Digital surface and/or digital terrain model — according to the project.
Geotagging based on EXIF meta data/flight log, GCPs data.
EPSG registry coordinate systems support: WGS84, UTM, etc.
Configurable vertical datums based on the geoid undulation grids.
DEM editing: breaklines drawing, fill tools.

Georeferenced orthomosaic generation

Georeferenced orthomosaic: most-GIS-compatible GeoTIFF format; KML files to be located on Google Earth.
Export in blocks/tiles for very large projects.
Color correction for homogeneous texture.
Inbuilt ghosting filter to combat artifacts due to moving objects.
Custom planar and cylindrical projection options for close range projects.

Supports data from LiDAR

Aerial LiDAR point attributes support.
External registration support for laser scans.
Marker-based alignment of laser scans.
Laser scans visualization in Model view.
Ground points classification adapted for LiDAR data.

Ground control points / scale bar support

GCPs import for georeferencing and control over the accuracy of the results.
Coded/non-coded targets auto-detection for fast GCPs input.
Set reference distances conveniently with the scale bar tool, eliminating the need for positioning equipment.

Measurements: distances, areas, volumes

Integrated tools allow precise measurements of distances, areas and volumes.
For advanced metric analysis, photogrammetric outputs can be seamlessly exported to external software using a wide range of supported formats.

Stereoscopic measurements

Compatible with advanced 3D monitors and 3D controllers, ensuring accurate stereoscopic feature mapping and measurements.

3D model generation and texturing

Multiple types of sites and displays: archaeological sites, artifacts, buildings, interiors, people, objects, etc.
Direct upload to various online resources and export to many popular formats.
Photorealistic textures: HDR and multifile support (incl. UDIM layout).

Hierarchical tiled model generation

City scale modeling preserving the original image resolution for texturing.
Cesium publishing.

4D modeling for dynamic scenes

Multi camera rig data processing for creative projects in cinematographic art, game industry, etc.
Basis for numerous visual effects with 3D models reconstructed in time sequence.

Panorama stitching

3D reconstruction for data captured from the same camera position — camera station, provided that at least 2 camera stations are present.
360° panorama stitching for one camera station data.

Multispectral imagery processing

RGB/NIR/thermal/multispectral imagery processing.
Fast reconstruction based on preferable channel.
Multichannel orthomosaic generation and user-defined vegetation indices (e.g. NDVI) calculation and export.

Automatic powerlines detection

Straightforward and time-efficient for large-scale projects since requires only aligned images as the input.
Results export in a form of a 3D polyline model for every wire.
Robust results thanks to catenary curve fitting algorithm.

Satellite imagery processing

Common processing workflow for panchromatic and multispectral satellite images is supported, provided that sufficiently accurate RPC data is available for each image.

Python and Java API

In addition to Batch processing – a way to save on human intervention, Python scripting and Java bindings suggests for sophisticated automation and customization options. Starting from the adding custom processing operations to the application GUI up to the complete job automation and integration to Python or Java pipeline.

Network processing

Distributed calculations over a local computer network to use combined power of multiple nodes for huge data sets processing in one project.

Cloud processing

Cloud processing interface allows to save on the hardware infrastructure for photogrammetric pipeline, with further option to visualize and share the variety of the processing results online with colleagues or customers, as well as to embed published projects in your own web platforms.

Photogrammetric triangulation different types of imagery from multitudes of cameras.

Generation of dense point clouds.

Production of 3D models and texturization of objects such as buildings, interiors, people, items, etc.

Panorama stitching and 3D reconstruction for multiple camera stations, plus 360° panoramas per station.

Features	Professional Edition	Standard Edition
Core photogrammetry processing workflow
Photogrammetric triangulation	+	+
Dense point cloud generation and editing	+	+
3D model generation and texturing	+	+
Georeferenced DSM / DTM generation	+
True / DTM-based orthomosaic generation	+
Ground control and check points support	+
Georeferencing using flight log and / or GCPs	+
Markers / scale bars support	+
Coded / non-coded targets auto detection	+
Source data from various sensors
Frame / fisheye camera support	+	+
Video data import	+	+
Spherical and cylindrical camera support	+	+
Multi-camera systems support	+
Multispectral and thermal imagery processing	+
LiDAR data support	+
Satellite imagery processing	+
Scanned images with fiducial marks support	+
Measurements and analysis
Coordinate / distance / area / volume measurements	+
Stereoscopic measurements	+
NDVI and other vegetation indices calculation	+
Automatic power lines detection	+
Dense point cloud classification	+
Elevation contour lines generation	+
Orthomosaic seamline editing	+
DEM editing	+
Automation options
Batch processing	+	+
Built-in Python scripting	+
Stand-alone Python module and Java library	+
Headless operation support	+
Big data processing
GPU acceleration support	+	+
Hierarchical tiled model generation	+
Network processing	+
Cloud processing	+
Special features for heritage and artistic projects
Diffuse, occlusion and normal texture maps generation	+	+
Spherical panorama stitching	+	+
Mission planning for complex sites	+
4D modeling for dynamic scenes	+
Presentation of the results
Flythrough video rendering	+	+
3D PDF export	+	+
Direct upload to various online resources	+	+
Agisoft Viewer	+
Licensing options
Free 30-day trial	+	+
Node-locked (perpertual)	+	+
Floating (perpertual)	+
Service provider license (annual / pay-per-use)	+
OS
Windows, Mac OS X, Debian / Ubuntu	+	+