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 is for
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 is good
- 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.
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.
3DF Zephyr plans and pricing
All plansCompared on 3D modeling software
- Free plan
- Yes
