r/3DScanning
50k members
r/3DScanning is a subreddit with 50k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses scanner, software, 3d scan, 3d, and recommendations, and they frequently recommend/review 3d scanner, scanner, and photogrammetry software.
A place to share insights, ask questions and stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in 3D scanning.
===> Critical comments are accepted or rejected according to the following:
Criticisms of a specific model scanner or app with details that explain the assertion are allowed.
Blanket criticisms of a company or its products that have no supporting details will be deleted and the poster banned (first for 3 days, then forever if they don't learn to improve their behavior).
Popular Themes in r/3DScanning
#1
Solution Requests
: "Scanner choice - approx £1k budget"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I made my first YouTube video on creating a CAD model from a 3D scan using two methods. Feedback is welcome."
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "EinScan Rigil camera/optical module suddenly stopped initializing — no camera feed or laser projection"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "Concept idea: 3d scanning software that lets you create a RAW model for processing in another machine"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/3DScanning
#1
Scanner
: "Einstar Rockit vs Rigil Lite"
66 posts
#2
Software
33 posts
#3
3d Scan
: "Creating a 3d Scan Assembly in Creality Scan Using a Range Rover Sport Supercharger Intake Manifold"
29 posts
#4
3d
28 posts
#5
Recommendations
21 posts
#6
Scanning
: "Help needed with Scanning a simple part."
10 posts
#7
3d Scanning
: "Just wanted to share some of my 3D scans"
10 posts
#8
3d Scanner
: "3d Scanner Accuracy Testing for Cheapskates - New and Improved"
8 posts
#9
Model
: "How to convert scan to Model without losing imperfections"
7 posts
#10
Budget
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/3DScanning
3d Scanner
253 reviews
#1
Revopoint
3.9★ from 40 reviews
#2
Einstar
3.9★ from 28 reviews
#3
Creality
3.4★ from 25 reviews
Scanner
99 reviews
#1
Einstar
4.3★ from 19 reviews
#2
Creality
4.2★ from 14 reviews
#3
Otter
4.4★ from 7 reviews
Photogrammetry Software
15 reviews
#1
Agisoft Metashape
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Agisoft PhotoScan
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Agisoft
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/3DScanning
#1
Crowdfunding
: "AIScan 3D Scanner Kickstarter is live"
1 post
Member Growth in r/3DScanning
Yearly
+15k members(42.4%)
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Last updated: August 5, 2026