r/3DScanning
47k members
r/3DScanning is a subreddit with 47k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses scanner, 3d scanning, 3d, scan, and scanning, 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
: "Sub-$500 3D scanner for functional prints that need good dimensional accuracy?"
10 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Working on a scan → CAD tool (beta) — looking for feedback"
3 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Rockit owner for 3 months and still completely stuck with freeform parts"
1 post
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Win Quicksurface Pro: How I Reverse Engineered the Competition Part ( Qu..."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/3DScanning
#1
Scanner
: "Scanning a vintage car underbody with a handheld Scanner (3DeVOK MT)"
180 posts
#2
3d Scanning
: "3d Scanning with Revopoint Inspire 2"
109 posts
#3
3d
: "Scanning a vintage car underbody with a handheld scanner (3deVOK MT)"
108 posts
#4
Scan
: "Scanning car parts is cool and all, but sometimes it's nice just being able to fix your kid's toy bin."
69 posts
#5
Scanning
: "Scanning a surgical drill with POP 4 (no spray, reflective metal + black plastic)"
47 posts
#6
Software
: "Revopoint Software question"
40 posts
#7
3d Scan
: "Beginner's guide: How to 3d Scan any object with your phone (iOS & Android)"
40 posts
#8
3dscan
: "Ford Keyfob 3d scan Miraco - Needle scan - one go scan bottom to top"
30 posts
#9
Recommendations
: "Handheld 3D Scanner Recommendations"
24 posts
#10
3d Scanner
: "3d Scanner Testing & Impressions"
24 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
Member Growth in r/3DScanning
Yearly
+13k members(39.7%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026