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CloudCompare

3D point cloud and triangular mesh processing software for geospatial and surveying data.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars4.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Lidar ProcessingQtPhotogrammetryPoint CloudDesignCpp
Overview

Why consider CloudCompare?

CloudCompare is an open-source 3D point cloud and mesh processing application written in C++ and Qt. Designed for LiDAR, laser scanning, and photogrammetry, it handles billions of 3D points, computing geometric distances, spatial curvature, and spatial registration.

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of CloudCompare

CloudCompare performs direct point-to-point and point-to-mesh geometric comparison without prior surface meshing.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu via Snap
2sudo snap install cloudcompare

CloudCompare is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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CloudCompare FAQs

CloudCompare is listed as a Productivity tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

CloudCompare is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

CloudCompare is listed as an alternative to FARO Scene. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.