cloudcompare ☆
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Description:
3D point cloud and mesh processing software
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.13.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: 3d point-cloud photogrammetry lidar mesh-processing
Install: brew install --cask cloudcompare
About:
CloudCompare is an open-source, cross-platform 3D point cloud and mesh processing software. It provides algorithms for point cloud registration, distance computation, and segmentation, making it a standard tool in photogrammetry and 3D scanning workflows.
Key Features:
  • 3D point cloud registration (e.g., ICP)
  • Mesh processing and C2M distance computation
  • Scripting and plugin support for automation
  • High-performance handling of large datasets
Use Cases:
  • Aligning and merging LiDAR or photogrammetry scans
  • Analyzing differences between 3D models and reality (e.g., construction QA)
Alternatives:
  • MeshLab – Open-source alternative focused more on mesh editing and filtering than point cloud alignment.
  • PTC Creo – Commercial CAD suite with 3D comparison tools; not specialized for point clouds.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 23, 2023 11:09am 2.12.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d017523
Apr 4, 2023 6:48pm 2.12.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 42411a3e
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