3DF Zephyr
Italian photogrammetry software that builds point clouds, meshes and Gaussian Splats from photos and laser scans
Quick Overview
| Company | 3Dflow SRL |
|---|---|
| Category | 3D Modeling and Rendering Software |
| Headquarters | Verona, Italy, Italy |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Italy (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Desktop software |
| Main Features | Photogrammetry, point clouds, meshes, Gaussian Splats, DEM/DTM, contour lines, 3DF Scarlet laser scan registration |
| Pricing | Subscription or perpetual licence; 3DF Zephyr Free listed; prices not shown on the page checked |
| Best For | Surveyors, heritage teams and artists creating 3D models from photos |
| Replaces | Reality capture workflows alongside Maya |
Detailed Review
3DF Zephyr turns photos into point clouds, meshes and Gaussian Splats and supports drone and laser scan data. The 3Dflow site says every algorithm is its own, with multi-GPU acceleration.
The site footer names 3Dflow SRL, VAT 04045030238, Strada Le Grazie 15, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Editions and licensing
3Dflow offers a free 30-day trial of 3DF Zephyr or 3DF Zephyr Lite, lists a free version, and says licences are subscription based or perpetual.
Laser scans and SDK
3DF Scarlet registers large scans and is bundled at no extra cost. The FlowEngine SDK exposes the reconstruction engine as a C++ SDK for Windows and GNU/Linux with a free version.
After reconstruction
Meshes usually need cleaning and retopology in a modelling tool such as Blender.
Limitations to Consider
Photogrammetry captures existing objects and does not model new ones from scratch. Prices were not shown on the page checked, and mesh clean-up needs a separate tool.
Who Should Use 3DF Zephyr
Teams that capture real objects and sites and want an Italian vendor.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Italian contracting entity
- Free edition listed
- 30-day trial
- Laser scan registration included
- C++ SDK
Cons
- Not for modelling from scratch
- Prices not shown
- Needs a modeller for clean-up
- Niche scope
Alternatives to 3DF Zephyr
Other European 3d modeling and rendering software worth comparing before you decide:
Blender
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Cinema 4D
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V-Ray
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Shapr3D
United Kingdom · Direct 3D modelling for desktop and iPad with a free plan
See all European 3d modeling and rendering software or compare them directly against Reality capture workflows alongside Maya on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Point clouds, meshes, Gaussian Splats, DEM/DTM, contour lines and drawing elements.
A free edition and a 30-day trial of Zephyr or Zephyr Lite are listed.
3Dflow SRL of Verona, Italy.