CloudCompare · Open Source
CloudCompare
CloudCompare is a free, open-source 3D point cloud processing tool. It supports comparison between datasets (change detection), segmentation, classification, and analysis. It reads all major point cloud formats and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Technical Data
Specifications
| Cost | Free (open source, GPL v2) |
| Input Formats | LAS, LAZ, E57, PLY, OBJ, PTX, PCD, ASCII |
| Analysis | Cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-mesh, M3C2 |
| Segmentation | Manual and CSF (cloth simulation filter) |
| Classification | CANUPO, manual labelling |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Plugins | Extensible plugin architecture |
| Scripting | Command-line batch processing |
Applications
- ›Change detection between survey epochs
- ›Deformation analysis
- ›Ground classification for terrain models
- ›Quality checking of vendor deliverables
- ›Research and academic analysis
When to Use
Choose CloudCompare for change detection, deformation analysis, or when a free, vendor-neutral tool is needed for cross-checking data from different scanner brands.
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CloudCompare
Open Source
CloudCompare is a free, open-source point cloud processing tool widely used for comparison, segmentation, classification, and change detection. It supports all major point cloud formats and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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