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Correlator3D
What Correlator3D is
Correlator3D is SimActive software for converting satellite, aerial, and drone imagery into geospatial data. It creates aerial triangulation, digital surface and terrain models, point clouds, orthomosaics, 3D models, Gaussian splat models, and vectorized 3D features. GPU technology and multi-core CPUs process large datasets, and SimActive says projects have no image-count limit. The software supports UAV, aerial, and satellite sensors, including infrared, multispectral, and hyperspectral imagery. Editing tools cover ground control points, tie points, DEMs, mosaics, 3D feature extraction, and splat models. LiDAR functions include imagery registration, point-cloud colorization, and orthorectification from LiDAR DEMs. It runs self-hosted on Windows, with AWS and Microsoft Azure listed as cloud solutions. Pricing starts at $295 a month, with no free plan and a free trial license. Paid plans include unlimited images, while image-resolution limits vary by plan.
Who it suits
It suits mapping, surveying, and geospatial teams processing UAV, aerial, satellite, or LiDAR imagery. Windows users needing broad photogrammetry outputs and editing tools may find its feature set relevant.
What it does well
- Handles unlimited images per project
- Supports infrared, multispectral, and hyperspectral imagery
- Includes LiDAR registration and colorization
- Exports orthomosaics, point clouds, and GIS data
- Free trial license available
What to know first
- Windows platform requirements apply
- No free plan
- Starts at $295 a month
- Standard requirements include 12 GB RAM
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Subscription | 295 USD/mo · Unlimited images · Up to 61 MP · All modules & tools | $295 a month |
| Yearly Subscription | 2,950 USD/yr · Unlimited images · Up to 61 MP · All modules & tools | $2,950 a year |
| Permanent | 5,900 USD · Unlimited images · Up to 61 MP · All modules & tools · 1 year technical support · 1 year software updates | $5,900, paid once |
| Permanent Floating | 6,400 USD · Unlimited images · Up to 61 MP · All modules & tools · 1 year technical support · 1 year software updates · Floating option | $6,400, paid once |
| Medium Format | Contact us · Unlimited images · Up to 100 MP · All modules & tools · 1 year technical support · 1 year software updates | On request |
| Large Format | Contact us · Unlimited images · Unlimited image resolution · All modules & tools · 1 year technical support · 1 year software updates | On request |
| Satellite | Contact us · Unlimited images · Unlimited image resolution · All modules & tools · 1 year technical support · 1 year software updates | On request |
As simactive.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Correlator3D combines extensive imagery support, photogrammetry outputs, editing tools, and LiDAR functions in a Windows-focused system. Its paid plans start at $295 a month, while a free trial provides a way to evaluate the software.
Facts from Correlator3D's own pages
- Cloud options
- The system requirements page lists AWS and Microsoft Azure under cloud solutions. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Editing and tools
- Tools include ground control point creation, tie point editing, DEM editing, mosaic editing, 3D feature extraction and splat model editing. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2003 · simactive.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Google integration and privacy
- Correlator3D can use Google account authentication to send user-initiated Gmail messages, and SimActive says it does not access Gmail inbox contents or Google Drive files. · community.simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada · simactive.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Image limit
- SimActive says Correlator3D has no limit to the number of images per project. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- LiDAR
- The listed LiDAR capabilities include automatic imagery registration with LiDAR, point cloud colorization and orthorectification from LiDAR DEMs. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Microsoft integration
- When configured by the user, Correlator3D can authenticate with a Microsoft account and send user-initiated email notifications through Microsoft services. · community.simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Outputs
- It produces aerial triangulation, DSMs, DTMs, point clouds, orthomosaics, 3D models, Gaussian splat models and vectorized 3D features. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- The standard PC requirements list 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11, 12 GB RAM and an NVIDIA or AMD graphics card. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Processing
- The software uses GPU technology and multi-core CPUs to process large datasets. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Correlator3D generates geospatial data from satellite and aerial imagery, including drone imagery. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- SimActive says it takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect user information from unauthorized access, disclosure or misuse. · community.simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Services
- SimActive offers expert image processing, customized training and workflow optimization services. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users are assigned a technical advisor for tailored solutions, and software updates are delivered through the interface. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported imagery
- It supports UAV, aerial and satellite sensors, including infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral imagery. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- SimActive offers a free Correlator3D license to try on a PC and also offers free processing by its experts. · simactive.com, 8 Oct 2026
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