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PIX4Dmatic — advanced desktop software for local photogrammetric data processing

PIX4Dmatic is a next-generation, high-performance desktop platform purpose-built for precise photogrammetry and large-scale geospatial data processing. It is capable of handling thousands of images within a single project without the need for tiling or splitting, delivers rapid reconstruction of 3D models and orthomosaics, fuses photogrammetric and LiDAR datasets, and provides full control over every processing stage. Developed in close collaboration with professional surveyors, it is fully tailored to the requirements of both field and office workflows.

Key Advantages

High performance

• Processes thousands of images within one unified project
• Up to 50% faster than conventional photogrammetric solutions
• Full CPU multithreading and GPU acceleration support

Survey-grade accuracy

• Support for GCPs, Checkpoints and Manual Tie Points
• Detailed Quality Control tools
• Support for vertical coordinate systems and geoid models

Seamless LiDAR & PIX4Dcatch integration

• Direct import of RGB + LiDAR depth datasets
• Creation of hybrid (fusion) point clouds
• Complete terrestrial workflow support

Reliability

• Automatic backups
• Offline licensing options
• Proxy and SSO support

Core Capabilities (Table)

Core Capabilities of PIX4Dmatic

Data Import

• Aerial and terrestrial imagery (JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF)
• LiDAR point clouds (LAS/LAZ)
• Full PIX4Dcatch support (RGB + LiDAR depth)
• Import of image geolocation/orientation (CSV/TXT)
• GCPs and Checkpoints import
• Multi-camera projects
• Coordinate Reference Systems: EPSG, ESRI, custom CRS, WKT/PRJ, geoid models
• ROI import (KML)
• Vector data import: DXF, SHP, SHZ, GeoJSON

Data Processing

• Processing templates: Nadir, Oblique, PIX4Dcatch, Custom
• Auto-mark, AutoGCP marker detection
• Intersection Tie Points for increased accuracy
• Reoptimize & Readjust without re-densification
• Generation of: Dense Point Cloud, Depth Point Cloud, Fusion Point Cloud, DSM, 3D Mesh, Orthomosaic
• Comprehensive exportable Quality Report

Analysis & Editing Tools

• 2D/3D visualisation (rayCloud)
• Distance, area and volume measurements
• Points, polylines, polygons (with holes and planarity support)
• Point cloud classification (ASPRS standards)
• Section views: vertical, horizontal and along a line
• Clipping box for isolating regions
• Layer management and templates
• Colour modes: elevation, confidence
• Undo/Redo, Smart Object Selection
• Image masking for improved reconstruction
• Video animation creation

Export

• Point Clouds: LAZ, LAS 1.2/1.4, XYZ
• Meshes: OBJ, PLY, Cesium 3D Tiles (B3DM/JSON), SLPK, LAZ (point cloud from mesh)
• Orthomosaics: GeoTIFF (incl. tiled/optimised), JPG+JGW, TFW, PRJ
• DSM: GeoTIFF, TFW, PRJ
• Reports: Quality Report (PDF/JSON), Custom Report (PDF)
• Geometry: DXF, SHP, SHZ, CSV, GeoJSON
• Integrations: PIX4Dsurvey (.p4m), PIX4Dcloud, OPF 1.0, Gaussian Splats upload
• Video: WEBM

Primary Outputs

• Point Clouds: Dense / Depth / Fusion (LAZ, LAS 1.2/1.4, XYZ)
• Orthomosaics: GeoTIFF, JPG+JGW, TFW, PRJ
• Digital Surface Models (DSM): GeoTIFF, TFW, PRJ
• 3D Meshes: OBJ, SLPK, Cesium 3D Tiles, LAZ
• .p4m format for seamless processing in PIX4Dsurvey