r/3DScanning

51k members
r/3DScanning is a subreddit with 51k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses scanner, software, 3d, 3d scan, 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
: "I built a free browser tool for cutting STL/3MF models around their details—not just with flat planes"
20 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I built a native iOS LiDAR scanner for rapid Reality-to-CAD floor plans (DWG, DXF, OBJ). Looking for export feedback!"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Einstar Vega sucks"
2 posts

Popular Topics in r/3DScanning

#1

Scanner

: "3DeVOK MT vs. Creaform HandySCAN — Which Scanner should I choose as an upgrade from a Creality Raptor Pro?"
64 posts
#2

Software

33 posts
#3

3d

28 posts
#4

3d Scan

22 posts
#5

Recommendations

21 posts
#6

3d Scanning

: "3d Scanning upgrade"
7 posts
#7

Budget

6 posts
#8

Printing

6 posts
#9

Scan

: "Brush Scan"
5 posts
#10

Creality

: "3DeVOK MT vs. Creaform HandySCAN — Which scanner should I choose as an upgrade from a Creality Raptor Pro?"
5 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
#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
+15k members(40.9%)

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Last updated: September 14, 2026