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ScanTo3D | OpalAi
ScanTo3D by OpalAi is a 3D generation app for iPhone Pro and iPad Pro that turns LiDAR walkthrough scans into floor plans, point clouds, and BIM-ready models. You walk through a space with your phone, capture geometry in InstaCAD or LiDAR mode, and export digital twins in formats like OBJ, GLTF, STL, and USDZ. It targets property owners, contractors, and facility teams who need as-built documentation without hauling a dedicated scanner.
Compared to renting tripod LiDAR hardware, ScanTo3D trades equipment cost for device requirements and optional cloud processing. InstaCAD mode builds 2D floor plans and 3D CAD models in real time for spaces under 2,000 square feet, while LiDAR mode handles larger environments with no hard size cap though OpalAi recommends keeping each scan under about 5,000 square feet.
Site managers, real estate teams, and construction sales staff use it for quick floor plans, ANSI-compliant gross living area calculations, and textured 3D exports. OpalAi claims less than 1 inch of error per 30 feet and about 98% accuracy on generated floor plans and BIM objects.
InstaCAD mode builds 2D floor plans and 3D CAD models in real time while you scan
LiDAR mode captures point clouds with no property size limit on supported devices
Exports OBJ, GLTF, GLB, STL, FBX, USDZ, PCD, PLY, LAS, and e57 formats on Pro
Accuracy under 1 inch per 30 feet with about 98% floor plan accuracy claimed
Works on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro devices with built-in LiDAR cameras
Cloud upload delivers processed 2D and 3D floor plans in 1 to 2 business days
ANSI-compliant gross living area calculations included with uploaded scans
Turns an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro into a walkthrough scanner without tripod hardware
InstaCAD mode produces real-time floor plans for quick small-space captures
Wide export format list including OBJ, GLTF, STL, LAS, and e57 on Pro
Cloud processing returns ANSI-compliant GLA calculations in 1 to 2 business days
7-day free trial before InstaCAD Pro subscription billing starts
Requires LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro, not available on all phones
Exporting results requires InstaCAD Pro, not included in the free scan workflow
InstaCAD mode is limited to spaces under 2,000 square feet
Cloud-processed models take 1 to 2 business days rather than instant delivery
Which devices support ScanTo3D by OpalAi?
ScanTo3D by OpalAi runs on iOS devices with LiDAR cameras, specifically iPhone Pro and iPad Pro models. The app does not work on phones or tablets without LiDAR hardware.
How much does ScanTo3D cost?
ScanTo3D InstaCAD Pro costs $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year after a 7-day free trial. Exporting scan results in PDF, OBJ, GLTF, and other formats requires the Pro subscription.
What scan modes does ScanTo3D offer?
ScanTo3D offers InstaCAD mode for real-time 2D floor plans and 3D CAD models suited to spaces under 2,000 square feet, and LiDAR mode for point cloud capture with no size limit though scans under 5,000 square feet per session are recommended.
How accurate are ScanTo3D floor plans?
OpalAi states ScanTo3D floor plans and BIM objects have about 98% accuracy, with error under 1 inch per 30 feet using its machine learning and AI-enabled processing pipeline.
What file formats can ScanTo3D export?
ScanTo3D Pro exports PDF, USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, GLB, STL, PCD, PLY, PTS, XYZ, LAS, e57, FBX, and raw capture data. Export requires an InstaCAD Pro subscription.
How long does ScanTo3D cloud processing take?
When you upload a ScanTo3D scan for processed 2D or 3D floor plans with ANSI-compliant GLA calculations, OpalAi states ScanTo3D models are completed in 1 to 2 business days.