Tools Database
A curated list of useful tools for visual investigation and reconstruction. Use the search bar to filter by name, category, or tags.
| Name | Category | Tags | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmap | Photogrammetry | photogrammetrysfmmvsopen-source | General-purpose Structure-from-Motion (SfM) and Multi-View Stereo (MVS) pipeline. | Link |
| ComfyUI | Generative AI | aistable-diffusiongenerative-ainodes | The Blender of local generative AI, capable of running state-of-the-art 3D models. | Link |
| Google Earth Pro | Geospatial | geospatialmapssatellite-imageryreferencehistorical-data | A desktop geospatial application for viewing high-resolution satellite imagery, historical data, and terrain. | Link |
| Meshroom | Photogrammetry | photogrammetryopen-sourcealicevision | A free, open-source 3D Reconstruction Software based on the AliceVision Photogrammetric Computer Vision framework. | Link |
| Metashape | Photogrammetry | photogrammetrycommercialprofessional | Professional photogrammetry software for processing digital images and generating 3D spatial data. | Link |
| Postshot | Radiance Fields | nerfgaussian-splattingradiance-fields | Radiance Field (NeRF/Gaussian Splatting) creation tool. | Link |
| QGIS | Geospatial | GISmapsterrainanalysis | Open-source GIS application used to analyze and extract map data for investigations. | Link |
| Reality Scan | Photogrammetry | photogrammetrymobileapp | Create detailed 3D models from images and laser scans with ease. | Link |
| fSpy | Camera Matching | cameramatchingperspectiveimport | Open-source app for still image camera matching; imports directly into Blender via importer addon. | Link |
How to use these tools
Many of these tools complement Blender workflows by providing data, analysis, or preprocessing that helps create accurate reconstructions. Install instructions or links to downloads are included per tool.