Scaniverse

Free phone 3D scanner with Gaussian splatting and mesh export

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What is Scaniverse?

Scaniverse is a free 3D scanning app from Niantic that reconstructs objects and spaces from phone footage on the device. It supports both textured mesh output and Gaussian splatting, which captures tricky surfaces such as foliage, glass and reflective materials that traditional photogrammetry tends to lose. Scans can be cropped and cleaned in the app, published to a browsable map of public scans, or exported as mesh, splat or point cloud files. Because processing happens locally and the app is free, it is the easiest way to test whether phone scanning fits a workflow.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • On-device 3D reconstruction without uploading footage to a server
  • Gaussian splatting for reflective, transparent and organic surfaces
  • Textured mesh mode with automatic cleanup and cropping
  • Exports mesh, splat, point cloud and common 3D formats
  • Cross-platform library of scans with public sharing
  • Works on both LiDAR-equipped and standard camera phones

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Completely free, with no export or feature paywall
  • Gaussian splats handle surfaces photogrammetry misses
  • Processing is local, which helps privacy and speed

Watch out for

  • Phone-only, with no desktop editor for fine control
  • Splat files are large and need a compatible viewer
  • Very large scenes exceed what a phone can process

Best for & use cases

quick object scans, captures of reflective surfaces, ar content and 3d printing tests

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FAQ

What is a Gaussian splat?

A scene representation made of many small 3D blobs rather than a polygon mesh. It renders reflective, transparent and organic surfaces far more convincingly than mesh reconstruction, at the cost of larger files.

Is Scaniverse really free?

Yes, scanning and export are free. The trade-off is that processing is limited to what a phone can handle, so very large or complex scenes may need a desktop solution instead.

Can I use scans commercially?

The app itself does not lock exports behind a licence, but you should confirm the terms for the specific content you scan and check whether the material or location carries its own restrictions.