record3d.app

What It Is

Record3D is a 3D video and RGBD point-cloud capture app for iPhone/iPad, available only on devices with FaceID or LiDAR. It can record 3D Videos and play them back in AR or non-AR viewers. It can also stream depth maps and RGB images to a computer or browser over USB or local Wi‑Fi. Its positioning leans more toward digital art, real-time vision, and development experiments than everyday photo/video editing.

Core Features and Compatibility

Its main strength is the complete workflow from recording to viewing, exporting, and live streaming. For viewing, it supports AR Viewer, Non-AR Viewer, True3D parallax effects, point-size adjustment, depth-range cropping, and 8 Colormaps. For export, it supports PLY sequences, glTF animation, RGBD mp4, and Looking Glass mp4, with sharing via iOS Files, iTunes File Sharing, or export actions. Uploading to Sketchfab requires specific glTF color/normal settings. For developers, USB Live Streaming can output RGBD frames in real time, with open-source, cross-platform C++ and Python libraries for integration into custom pipelines.

Pricing and Licensing

The documentation indicates that Record3D uses a paid app plus extension-pack model: USB Streaming requires purchasing Record3D; True3D and Colormaps are part of the Full Version; Wi‑Fi Streaming and RGBD video export are included in a paid Extension Pack. However, the page does not provide specific pricing, refund terms, subscription periods, or commercial licensing details. The C++/Python libraries are described as open-source and cross-platform, but the licensing boundaries for the app and extension packs, as well as copyright terms for user-generated content, are not clearly explained.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are clear: it makes strong use of iOS depth hardware and turns it into exportable point-cloud, animation, and video data. USB streaming is better suited to users who need more accurate depth data. Format coverage includes glTF, PLY, mp4, and Looking Glass, making it compatible with art installations and Web 3D experiments. The limitations are also obvious: it has a high device requirement; Wi‑Fi works only on local networks, cannot be used over the internet, and currently has no audio; Wi‑Fi Streaming is not compatible with the Unity USB Streaming Demo; and glTF animations can be resource-intensive, potentially causing browsers to crash.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Record3D is best suited to digital artists, interactive installation creators, AR/Three.js/Unity developers, and research or prototyping teams that need to capture RGBD data. It is less suitable for casual users who simply want to generate high-quality static 3D scan assets quickly. Access and payment options from China are not specified in the documentation and will depend on factors such as App Store region, access to GitHub/example sites, and the availability of external platforms like Sketchfab. Alternatives include 3D Scanner App, Polycam, Scaniverse, RealityScan, Luma AI, and others.