Have you ever wanted to convert a real object into a digital model for your 3D design work? Finding the right 3D scanning tool can be difficult, but some of the 3D scanning apps for Android phone users can be used to design 3D models used in various fields such as video game design, virtual reality applications, augmented reality, and so on.
Below we outline 5 apps for 3D scanning with Android phones, all of which are easy to use and help you create high-quality designs:
1- KIRI engine application:
KIRI Engine is a 3D scanning application that enables the creation of 3D models by reconstructing a single image or a series of images or videos.
To use this app, you need to take at least twenty high-quality photos from different angles. Next, select High, Medium, or Low quality, and select other desired items such as: B. Camera and lighting settings and click Download. Then the application automatically recognizes the main points in the image and creates a 3D model from them.
The more photos you take of an object from different angles, the better the app will be able to determine its shape and create a 3D model.
Using AI masking, you can mask unwanted details in an image to improve accuracy and reveal other important details. When you are done designing your 3D model, you can save it in different formats like OBJ, STL, and PLY.
The app can be used for everything from design to 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality to video games.
KIRI Engine is easy to use even for beginners and is available for free in the Google Play Store. It is possible to subscribe to a premium version of the app to access additional features including photo with advanced device settings.
2- Widar application:
With the WIDAR app, you can take photos and convert them into high-quality 3D models. You can also save these models for use in virtual and augmented reality, video games, architecture, and 3D printing.
Photo scanning mode allows 3D scanning of different objects. You can take pictures from different angles of the object to improve accuracy and save time creating 3D models in the app.
Before using the app, you will be asked to grant the necessary permissions to access the camera and send notifications. Then sign in with your email address or Google account.
After logging in, you will be automatically redirected to the community page where you will find forms created by other users. You can use these pre-existing templates as inspiration to create your first template.
You can scan, edit and save 3D models in different formats to use on different platforms and share on social networks.
The WIDAR app is available for free from the Google Store via an in-app subscription.
3- Polycam 3D Scanner Application:
To get started with the Polycam 3D scanner, select Photo mode to take at least twenty photos from different angles and wait for the object to be scanned.
After processing the image, you can view the 3D model on your phone screen and share it via email or save it.
After clicking on the image, you can make some adjustments to the image and use the settings, which can be accessed by clicking on the menu button at the bottom of the screen. You can also create Orbital and Custom mode videos in the Polycam 3D scanner.
Polycam 3D scanner app is available for free on Google Store. If you want more detail and precision in your 3D model, you can upgrade to the premium version. The premium version allows you to take more photos in photo mode and also allows you to save templates in a variety of formats. One free version is not available.
4- MagiScan App:
MagiScan 3D scanners allow users to create high-quality, clear color 3D models and use them in a variety of ways. The application interface is simple and easy to use. Take a photo of any object and convert it into a high-resolution 3D model in minutes.
3D models can be saved in various formats for use outside the application. You can save them in GLB format or purchase the paid MagiScan PREMIUM version to save 3D models in several other formats such as OBJ, STL, FBX, STP and IGES. You can also easily share templates with your friends.
MagiScan 3D Scanner is available for free on the Google Store with an in-app subscription.
5- ARLOOPA App:
With ARLOOPA you can create, analyze, scale and edit 3D models. and start using it; Follow these steps:
- Create an account in the app and access the settings menu
- Click on the option (Create AR) and it will be automatically transferred to the web application of this application where you can choose (Create a new experience).
- You can then select one of the options offered: Tag-Based AR, Tagless ARK, Location-Based AR, and WebAR.
- You will then see more options to choose from before you start creating your 3D model.
This app contains step by step instructions on how to use it as shown in the video below:
The ARLOOPA app is available for free on the Google Play Store with an in-app subscription.