When should I create a splat? When should I create a mesh?

Create a splat if:

  • You want a photorealistic result with high-fidelity lighting and reflections.
  • You want to capture beyond the 5-meter range of the LiDAR scanner or our photogrammetry mode.
  • You want a result that models the background and sky.

Create a mesh if:

  • You want to use the result with other 3D software or game engines.
  • You want a standalone 3D model without a background.
  • You need precise measurements.
  • You want to model a scene that doesn’t have a well-defined subject (for example, a scan containing all rooms in a building).