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.

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