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PFTrack
What PFTrack is
PFTrack is a node-based spatial intelligence application for camera tracking, photogrammetry, scene reconstruction and LiDAR integration. Its tracking tools solve camera motion from footage and provide calibration, survey and orientation controls. Lens tools estimate, calibrate and manage distortion so tracked cameras and later imagery remain spatially consistent. Reconstruction can include tracked point clouds and Hero Cloud, as well as reconstructed geometry and meshes. The application also handles Z-depth, stereo imagery and spherical or 360° material.
The maker describes pipeline compatibility with Unreal Engine, Maya, Houdini, Nuke and other DCCs, alongside direct export to Postshot Gaussian splat training pipelines. PFTrack is optimized for macOS, Windows and Linux. Studio adds command-line processing and RED and ARRI RAW debayering to the full node set. Demo Mode has no time limit, but saving, exporting and running scripts are disabled; the maker says Studio has no trial licence. Solo options range from weekly and monthly licensed use to a permanent license, while Studio offers rent-to-buy and perpetual options. Enterprise licensing uses a local PFBucket server for fully offline, air-gapped operation and multi-site deployment. The Pixel Farm says it has developed professional spatial intelligence and media restoration tools since 2002.
Who it suits
PFTrack suits film, visual-effects and 3D teams working with camera tracking, reconstruction, photogrammetry or LiDAR. Solo plans serve single users, while Studio and Enterprise options include multi-user licensing and, for Enterprise, offline and multi-site deployment.
What it does well
- Camera tracking includes calibration, survey and orientation tools.
- Lens tools estimate, calibrate and manage distortion.
- Supports point clouds, reconstructed meshes, Z-depth and stereo imagery.
- Direct export to Postshot Gaussian splat training pipelines.
- Runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.
- Demo Mode has no time limit.
What to know first
- Demo Mode disables saving, exporting and scripts.
- Studio has no trial licence.
- Perpetual Solo licensing is limited to one computer at a time.
- Studio perpetual support tickets cost extra.
Limits
Demo Mode is unlimited in duration but disables saving, exporting and scripts. Solo week covers 7 days of licensed use and Solo month covers 30 days; Studio has no trial licence, and its downloaded software remains in demo mode with export disabled until licensed.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PFTrack Solo month | 30 days of licensed use; does not renew automatically · single user · one computer at a time · 50 tokens earned | £165, paid once |
| PFTrack Studio perpetual | Perpetual multi-user floating licence · authorised workstations · online Studio account · optional ticketed support at additional cost | £1,699, paid once |
| PFTrack Solo week | 7 days of licensed use; does not renew automatically · single user · one computer at a time · 10 tokens earned | £35, paid once |
| PFTrack Studio rent-to-buy | From £59/week; 5-day or 30-day options · multi-user floating licence · authorised workstations · online Studio account | £59, paid once |
| PFTrack Solo perpetual | One payment for a permanent licence · single user · one computer at a time · virtual machines not supported | £899, paid once |
| PFTrack Enterprise | Contact us to discuss requirements · on-premise PFBucket server · fully offline and air-gapped operation · VM support · multi-site deployment · dedicated enterprise support | On request |
As pftrack.com lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.pftrack.com/.
- Download PFTrack to use Demo Mode, or select a Solo or Studio license option.
- Choose a Solo week, Solo month, Solo perpetual, Studio rent-to-buy or Studio perpetual plan.
- For Studio rent-to-buy or perpetual licensing, use an online Studio account.
- For Enterprise deployment, contact the maker to discuss requirements for PFBucket server licensing.
Verdict
Choose PFTrack if your work requires node-based camera tracking and reconstruction, with pipelines spanning common DCCs and Postshot. Compare plans carefully: Demo Mode cannot save or export, and Studio's available options range from rent-to-buy to perpetual licensing rather than a Studio trial.
Questions
What does PFTrack cost?
Listed Solo plans are £35, paid once for a week, £165, paid once for a month and £899, paid once for a perpetual license. Studio rent-to-buy is £59, paid once, and Studio perpetual is £1,699, paid once; Enterprise pricing is discussed with the maker.
Is there a free plan or trial?
Demo Mode is available for as long as desired, but saving, exporting and running scripts are disabled. The maker says Studio has no trial licence.
Which platforms does PFTrack support?
The maker describes PFTrack as optimized for macOS, Windows and Linux.
What does Studio add?
Studio adds command-line processing and RED and ARRI RAW debayering to the full node set.
Can PFTrack work offline?
Enterprise licensing uses a local PFBucket server and supports fully offline, air-gapped operation and multi-site deployment.
What support comes with the plans?
Solo includes community forum and in-app AI assistant support. Studio offers community support and optional ticketed support.
Facts from PFTrack's own pages
- Camera tracking
- Its camera tracking tools solve camera motion from footage and include calibration, survey and orientation tools. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Company history
- The Pixel Farm says it has developed professional spatial intelligence and media restoration tools since 2002. · thepixelfarm.co.uk, 10 Oct 2026
- Demo mode
- Demo Mode is available for as long as desired, but saving, exporting and running scripts are disabled. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Depth and stereo
- PFTrack supports Z-depth, stereo imagery and spherical or 360° material within the application. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2002 · pftrack.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The maker describes pipeline compatibility with Unreal Engine, Maya, Houdini, Nuke and other DCCs, and direct export to Postshot Gaussian splat training pipelines. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Lens tools
- PFTrack estimates, calibrates and manages lens distortion to keep tracked cameras and downstream imagery spatially consistent. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Offline deployment
- Enterprise licensing uses a local PFBucket server and supports fully offline, air-gapped operation and multi-site deployment. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Platform support
- The maker describes PFTrack optimization across macOS, Windows and Linux. · thepixelfarm.co.uk, 10 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PFTrack is a node-based spatial intelligence application combining camera tracking, photogrammetry, scene reconstruction and LiDAR integration. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Scene reconstruction
- Scene reconstruction ranges from tracking point clouds and Hero Cloud to reconstructed geometry and meshes. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Studio features
- Studio adds command-line processing and RED and ARRI RAW debayering to the full node set. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Support
- Solo includes community forum and in-app AI assistant support, while Studio offers community support and optional ticketed support. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Trial details
- The maker says Studio has no trial licence; downloaded software runs in demo mode with export disabled until licensed. · pftrack.com, 10 Oct 2026
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