3DF Zephyr

Name: 3DF Zephyr
Author: 3DF Zephyr

Free plan Windows

What 3DF Zephyr is

3DF Zephyr is Windows desktop software that reconstructs 3D models from photographs, with workflows for camera sensors, drones and laser scanners. It estimates camera parameters automatically and lets users choose global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. Outputs include orthophotos and orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements and project reports. Models can be uploaded to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube; Unity ArtEngine integration is available to ArtEngine license holders. Plugins add native support for Dot Product, FARO, RIEGL and Z+F laser scanner formats, plus beta Canon DSLR remote shooting and an experimental GEOBIM Revit plugin. Users can automate workflows with Python scripts and set up batch processing with XML files. The Free edition is for personal use and allows 50 photos or video frames, one GPU, and limited exports and editing. Lite is listed at €199.00 per month plus VAT; the monthly full edition is €250.00 per month. Zephyr requires Windows 10 or 11, at least 16 GB RAM and 20 GB of free disk space.

Who it suits

It suits people building 3D models from photos who need photogrammetry outputs such as orthophotos, DEMs or CAD drawings. The free edition is limited to personal use and 50 photos or video frames.

What it does well

Reconstructs 3D models from photos automatically.
Exports orthophotos, DEMs, CAD drawings and reports.
Python scripting and XML batch processing are available.
Free personal-use edition supports up to 50 photos or frames.
Supports several named laser scanner formats.

What to know first

Available only for Windows.
Free edition limits projects to 50 photos or frames.
Free edition has limited exports and editing.
Requires at least 16 GB RAM and 20 GB free disk space.

Limits

The free plan is for personal use and is limited to 50 photos or video frames, one GPU, and limited exports and editing. The trial for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite lasts 30 days and requires a company or institutional email address.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
3DF Zephyr Free	Free for personal use · 50 photos or video frames · single GPU · limited exports and editing · perpetual license	Free
3DF Zephyr (Monthly)	30 days, automatically rebilled; renewal optional and cancel anytime · Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · full GPU support · full exports · laser scan, GIS, CAD and survey tools	€250 a month
3DF Zephyr Lite	12 months of updates included · Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · up to 2 GPUs · basic exports and editing · perpetual license	$199, paid once
3DF Zephyr	12 months of updates included · Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · full GPU support · full exports · laser scan, GIS, CAD and survey tools · perpetual license	$4,200, paid once

As 3dflow.net lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the 3DF Zephyr website.
Use a Windows 10 or 11 computer with at least 16 GB RAM and 20 GB free disk space.
Choose the free edition or a paid edition that fits the project.
For a trial of Zephyr or Zephyr Lite, request a 30-day license using a company or institutional email address.
Use the forum for free-edition support, or email and forum support for Lite and full editions.

Verdict

3DF Zephyr brings photo-based reconstruction together with a broad set of mapping, measurement and CAD outputs. Check the edition limits and Windows system requirements against your workflow before choosing a plan.

Questions

Is there a free version?

Yes. 3DF Zephyr Free is listed as free for personal use, with a 50-photo or video-frame limit, one GPU, and limited exports and editing.

What does the software do?

It reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones and laser scanners.

Which operating system does it support?

The listed platform is Windows. The maker specifies Windows 10 or 11, at least 16 GB RAM and 20 GB of free disk space.

How much do paid editions cost?

The listed prices are €199 a month for Lite, €250 a month for the monthly edition, and €4,200 a month for the full edition.

Does it offer a free trial?

Yes. The maker offers 30-day trial licenses for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite by application. A company or institutional email address is required.

What support is available?

Free users have forum support. Lite and full-edition users have email and forum support.

Facts from 3DF Zephyr's own pages

Automation: The full feature list says users can create scripts and automate workflows with Python and configure batch processing with XML files. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Company: 3Dflow describes itself as a privately held computer vision and image processing consultancy and software house established in 2011 as a University of Verona spin-off. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Deliverables: The software can generate orthophotos, orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements, and project reports. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Education: The Education edition has the same features under a license that disallows commercial purposes; the maker lists it from 1200€ + VAT. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Founded: 2011 · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · 3dflow.net, 20 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Verona, Italy · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: The feature list states that users can upload models directly to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube, and describes Unity ArtEngine integration for ArtEngine license holders. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Plugins: Available plugins include native laser scanner support for Dot Product, FARO, RIEGL, and Z+F formats, a beta Canon DSLR remote shooting plugin, and an experimental GEOBIM Revit plugin. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Privacy: 3Dflow’s privacy policy says trial request contact details may be shared with a local official reseller when available. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Processing: The feature list describes automatic camera parameter estimation and selectable global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Purpose: 3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Requirements: The maker’s system requirements specify Windows 10 or 11, with minimum 16 GB RAM and 20 GB free disk space. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Support: The maker lists forum support for Free users and email plus forum support for Lite and full-edition users. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026
Trial: The maker offers 30-day trial licenses for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite by application, and requires a company or institutional email address. · 3dflow.net, 28 Sept 2026