What file format does Point Cloud Mode export?

Point Cloud Mode exports a colored PLY point cloud.

Does Point Cloud Mode require LiDAR or depth support?

Yes. It requires AR depth support, so it is not available on devices without compatible depth data.

What are density and confidence settings for?

Density controls point sampling, while confidence helps filter the depth samples kept in the point cloud.

Can I limit how far Voxelio scans?

Yes. Max depth controls let you focus the point cloud on a chosen capture range.

Should I use Point Cloud Mode or Mesh Mode?

Use Point Cloud Mode for depth samples and PLY export. Use Mesh Mode when you need connected surfaces in OBJ + MTL.

Point Cloud Mode

LiDAR point cloud capture on iPhone

Voxelio Point Cloud Mode captures colored AR depth samples and exports them as a PLY point cloud. Density, confidence, max depth, and live preview controls help tune the scan for depth-based workflows.

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Best for

Measurement and spatial analysis
Depth-based research workflows
PLY point cloud export
Geometry sampling without mesh reconstruction

Outputs

Colored PLY point cloud
AR depth-derived spatial samples
Capture settings for density, confidence, and max depth
Live preview during scanning

Device requirements

Requires AR depth support. Point Cloud Mode is unavailable on devices that cannot provide compatible depth samples.

Why choose it

Depth samples instead of connected surfaces

Point Cloud Mode is for workflows that need sampled geometry rather than a polygon mesh. It captures colored AR depth points so you can inspect spatial structure without forcing the data into connected faces.

PLY export for analysis pipelines

The exported PLY point cloud is suited to tools that work with point-based geometry. It is a practical format for measurement, alignment, analysis, and custom processing workflows.

Density and confidence controls

Density and confidence settings help control how many depth samples are kept and how strict the capture should be. These controls are useful when you want cleaner samples or a lighter file.

Max depth and live preview

Max depth controls help limit the capture range, while live preview gives immediate feedback during scanning. Together, they make it easier to focus on the surfaces that matter for the session.

Choose point clouds for depth workflows

Use Point Cloud Mode when you want AR depth samples for measurement, geometry sampling, or analysis. Use Mesh Mode when you need connected OBJ surfaces, and Room Plan when you need a structured room model.

Compare nearby workflows

Voxelio modes overlap by design. Switch modes when the deliverable changes.

Dual Camera

Capture synchronized wide and ultra-wide HEVC video on supported iPhones, with single-camera fallback, intrinsics, and capture controls.

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Gaussian Splatting

Capture, train, and export small Gaussian Splatting scenes directly on iPhone, with on-device processing and source data for advanced workflows.

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Mesh Mode

Scan rooms and spaces with iPhone LiDAR, then export OBJ + MTL meshes with optional texture atlas, photo textures, or classification colors.

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Point Cloud Mode questions

What file format does Point Cloud Mode export?: Point Cloud Mode exports a colored PLY point cloud.
Does Point Cloud Mode require LiDAR or depth support?: Yes. It requires AR depth support, so it is not available on devices without compatible depth data.
What are density and confidence settings for?: Density controls point sampling, while confidence helps filter the depth samples kept in the point cloud.
Can I limit how far Voxelio scans?: Yes. Max depth controls let you focus the point cloud on a chosen capture range.
Should I use Point Cloud Mode or Mesh Mode?: Use Point Cloud Mode for depth samples and PLY export. Use Mesh Mode when you need connected surfaces in OBJ + MTL.

Capture point clouds for depth workflows

Download Voxelio for iPhone and export colored PLY data from AR depth-supported devices.

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