Epic Games has announced a new app for iOS called RealityScan. The app allows users to scan objects in the real world and create a virtual 3D image of them, just using your phone’s camera.
The app is available in a limited beta It is now available in a limited beta and those interested in trying it out can get it via TestFlight now. Epic has partnered with Capturing Reality to bring the app to life.
“RealityCapture is an advanced photogrammetry software capable of reconstructing objects and scenes from any size of images or laser scans, resulting in 3D scans with unparalleled accuracy and network quality at speeds many times faster than competing software,” said Epic Games. A blog post announcing the app.
“Now in a limited beta, the RealityScan app takes what the people of RealityCapture love — fast and easy 3D scanning — and puts it in the palm of your hand. Acquiring real-world assets for digital experiences has always been complex, technical, and labor-intensive — but now it’s as simple as unlocking your smartphone. “.
Once you use RealityScan to scan an object into its 3D copy, you can import it into Sketchfab, where you can do more with it, including sharing, publishing, and even selling.
Epic is offering the first 10,000 users access to the RealityScan beta app via TestFlight. This access is available on a first come first serve basis. The company also announced that a broader Early Access version will be released for iOS this spring and later for Android.
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