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3DF Zephyr
3DF Zephyr · Verona, Italy · founded 2011
What it is
3DF Zephyr is Windows photogrammetry software that reconstructs 3D models from photographs and workflows involving camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. It estimates camera parameters automatically and offers global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. Projects can produce orthophotos, orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements, and reports. Models can be uploaded to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube; Unity ArtEngine integration is described for ArtEngine license holders. Plugins support Dot Product, FARO, RIEGL, and Z+F laser-scanner formats, while Canon DSLR remote shooting is beta and the GEOBIM Revit plugin is experimental. Python scripting and XML batch configuration support automation. The Free edition is for personal use, allows 50 photos or video frames, and has limited exports and editing. Lite costs €199 a month; the monthly full plan costs €250 a month; the listed perpetual-style full plan costs €4,200 a month. Windows 10 or 11, 16 GB RAM, and 20 GB free disk space are required.
For and against
For
- Automatic camera parameter estimation
- Exports orthophotos, DEMs, CAD drawings, and reports
- Python and XML workflow automation
- Laser-scanner plugins are available
- Free personal edition offered
Against
- Windows 10 or 11 required
- Free edition limited to 50 photos or frames
- Free edition has limited exports and editing
- Some plugins are beta or experimental
The verdict
3DF Zephyr covers reconstruction, surveying outputs, integrations, and automation in a Windows desktop workflow. Edition limits are significant, especially the Free plan’s personal-use and 50-image restrictions.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users building photogrammetry models from photos, drones, sensors, or scanners. The free edition fits personal projects limited to 50 images or frames.
Plans and prices
3DF Zephyr Free
Free for personal use · 50 photos or video frames · single GPU · limited exports and editing
Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr (Monthly)
Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · full GPU support · full exports · laser scan, GIS, CAD and survey tools
Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr Lite
Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · up to 2 GPUs · basic exports and editing · perpetual license
Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
3DF Zephyr
Unlimited images, limited by available RAM · full GPU support · full exports · laser scan, GIS, CAD and survey tools
Read 28 Sep 2026 · 3dflow.net
On the record
- Automation
- The full feature list says users can create scripts and automate workflows with Python and configure batch processing with XML files.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company
- 3Dflow describes itself as a privately held computer vision and image processing consultancy and software house established in 2011 as a University of Verona spin-off.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Deliverables
- The software can generate orthophotos, orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements, and project reports.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Education
- The Education edition has the same features under a license that disallows commercial purposes; the maker lists it from 1200€ + VAT.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The feature list states that users can upload models directly to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube, and describes Unity ArtEngine integration for ArtEngine license holders.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Plugins
- Available plugins include native laser scanner support for Dot Product, FARO, RIEGL, and Z+F formats, a beta Canon DSLR remote shooting plugin, and an experimental GEOBIM Revit plugin.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- 3Dflow’s privacy policy says trial request contact details may be shared with a local official reseller when available.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Processing
- The feature list describes automatic camera parameter estimation and selectable global or incremental reconstruction pipelines.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- 3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Requirements
- The maker’s system requirements specify Windows 10 or 11, with minimum 16 GB RAM and 20 GB free disk space.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker lists forum support for Free users and email plus forum support for Lite and full-edition users.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers 30-day trial licenses for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite by application, and requires a company or institutional email address.3dflow.net · read 28 Sep 2026
