Agisoft Metashape

Professional Photogrammetry Software for 3D Mapping & Modeling

Agisoft Metashape is a leading photogrammetry software solution that transforms aerial and ground imagery into accurate 3D spatial data. Widely used across surveying, mining, construction, agriculture, archaeology, and public safety, it delivers precise point clouds, digital elevation models, textured 3D meshes, and orthomosaics. With scalable processing, automation features, and compatibility with drone and camera imagery, Metashape provides professionals with a robust toolset for geospatial analysis and digital twin creation.

Photogrammetric triangulation
Dense point clouds
3D model generation
3D model texturing
Panoramic stitching
Key Features

Photogrammetry & 3D Reconstruction

Generate dense point clouds, DEMs, DSMs, and textured meshes

True orthomosaic generation with high positional accuracy

Support for aerial, close-range, and multispectral imagery

Survey & GIS Tools

Ground control points (GCP) and marker-based alignment

Coordinate system support and precise georeferencing

Export to common GIS and CAD formats

Automation & Scalability

Batch processing for large datasets

Python scripting API for automated workflows

Scalable for desktop or cluster/cloud computing

Visualization & Analysis

Realistic 3D textured models and panoramas

Elevation profiles, volume calculations, and measurements

Export-ready for VR, AR, and 3D printing applications

Data Management & Integration

Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Supports most industry image and geospatial data formats

Designed for offline, secure data processing

In-The-Box
  • Agisoft Metashape Perpetual License
Specs Sheet
Standard Edition
Category Specification
Core Function 3D modeling, visualization, VR/AR content
Photogrammetry Basic 3D reconstruction
Georeferencing Not supported
Orthomosaic / DEM Not supported
Automation / Scripting Limited batch processing
Applications VFX, game design, cultural heritage, creative 3D projects
Core Function
3D modeling, visualization, VR/AR content
Photogrammetry
Basic 3D reconstruction
Georeferencing
Not supported
Orthomosaic / DEM
Not supported
Automation / Scripting
Limited batch processing
Applications
VFX, game design, cultural heritage, creative 3D projects
Professional Edition
Category Specification
Core Function Surveying, GIS, mapping, scientific applications
Photogrammetry Full suite, including multispectral and thermal
Georeferencing Yes (supports GCPs, RTK/PPK, coordinate systems)
Orthomosaic / DEM Yes (DSM, DTM, true orthomosaic generation)
Automation / Scripting Full Python API and batch processing
Applications Surveying, mining, construction, agriculture, archaeology, public safety
Core Function
Surveying, GIS, mapping, scientific applications
Photogrammetry
Full suite, including multispectral and thermal
Georeferencing
Yes (supports GCPs, RTK/PPK, coordinate systems)
Orthomosaic / DEM
Yes (DSM, DTM, true orthomosaic generation)
Automation / Scripting
Full Python API and batch processing
Applications
Surveying, mining, construction, agriculture, archaeology, public safety
Input Data
Category Specification
Supported Imagery Aerial, close-range, multispectral, thermal
Image Formats JPEG, TIFF, PNG, RAW (various camera models)
Metadata EXIF, GPS/IMU data
Control Data GCPs, GPS log files, LiDAR integration (Pro edition)
Supported Imagery
Aerial, close-range, multispectral, thermal
Image Formats
JPEG, TIFF, PNG, RAW (various camera models)
Metadata
EXIF, GPS/IMU data
Control Data
GCPs, GPS log files, LiDAR integration (Pro edition)
Processing Outputs
Category Specification
Point Clouds Dense, colored, or classified point clouds
Mesh Models Textured 3D mesh, polygonal models
Orthomosaic True orthomosaic with high accuracy
Elevation Models DEM, DSM, DTM
Measurements Distance, area, volume calculations
Export Formats LAS, LAZ, OBJ, FBX, PLY, DXF, GeoTIFF, KML, PDF
Point Clouds
Dense, colored, or classified point clouds
Mesh Models
Textured 3D mesh, polygonal models
Orthomosaic
True orthomosaic with high accuracy
Elevation Models
DEM, DSM, DTM
Measurements
Distance, area, volume calculations
Export Formats
LAS, LAZ, OBJ, FBX, PLY, DXF, GeoTIFF, KML, PDF
Workflow & Integration
Category Specification
Automation Batch processing, Python scripting API
Scalability Supports cluster processing and cloud deployment
GIS Integration Exports to ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
3D/Creative Export VR/AR, game engines, 3D printing compatible
Automation
Batch processing, Python scripting API
Scalability
Supports cluster processing and cloud deployment
GIS Integration
Exports to ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, MicroStation
3D/Creative Export
VR/AR, game engines, 3D printing compatible
System Requirements
Category Specification
CPU Minimum:
Intel i5 or AMD equivalent

Recommended:
Multi-core Intel i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen
GPU Minimum:
2 GB VRAM, OpenCL/CUDA support

Recommended:
4–8 GB VRAM NVIDIA/AMD
RAM Minimum:
16 GB

Recommended:
32 GB+
Storage Minimum:
20 GB free space (SSD preferred)

Recommended:
SSD/NVMe with 100 GB+ for large datasets
OS Minimum:
Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit), macOS, Linux

Recommended:
Latest 64-bit OS with GPU acceleration
CPU
Minimum:
Intel i5 or AMD equivalent

Recommended:
Multi-core Intel i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen
GPU
Minimum:
2 GB VRAM, OpenCL/CUDA support

Recommended:
4–8 GB VRAM NVIDIA/AMD
RAM
Minimum:
16 GB

Recommended:
32 GB+
Storage
Minimum:
20 GB free space (SSD preferred)

Recommended:
SSD/NVMe with 100 GB+ for large datasets
OS
Minimum:
Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit), macOS, Linux

Recommended:
Latest 64-bit OS with GPU acceleration
Licensing
Category Specification
License Type Perpetual license
Activation Node-locked or floating license
Platform Support Windows, macOS, Linux
Updates Free minor updates within version series
License Type
Perpetual license
Activation
Node-locked or floating license
Platform Support
Windows, macOS, Linux
Updates
Free minor updates within version series

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