Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to PhotoScan

Create 3D models from digital photos.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PhotoScan launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   PhotoScan by Google▲1,219

   Photos from the past, meet scanner from the future

   2016 · blog.google · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Photo Creator▲581

   Create realistic stock photos in minutes

   2019 · icons8.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Generate Stable Diffusion scenes around 3D models▲123

   3D-to-photo is an open source tool for Generative AI product photography, that uses 3D models to allow fine camera angle control in generated images. If you have 3D models created using the iOS 3D scanner you can upload them directly on to 3D-to-photo and describe the scene you want to create. For example: "on a city side walk" "near a lake, overlooking the water" Then click "generate" to get the final images. The tech stack behind 3D-to-photo: Handling 3d models on the web: @threejs Hosting the diffusion model: @replicate 3D scanning apps: shopify,Polycam3D or LumaLabsAI

   2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Shapen▲239

   Create 3D models from images

   2025 · shapen.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Modelify▲134

   Transform 2D photos into stunning 3D models instantly.

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   r3DPhoto▲170

   Turn photos into stunning 3D models

   2022 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   I built a tool to generate triangulated art from images▲296

   Generate high-quality triangulated and polygonal art from images. - rh12503/triangula

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Lightroom CC from Adobe▲133

   Perfect your photography from shoot to finish.

   2015 · blogs.adobe.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   2dto3D▲114

   Turn photos into 3D models that actually work

   2025 · 2dto3d.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Draw3D▲98

    Convert your drawing to a realistic photo

    2023 · draw3d.online · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Modelified 3D Scanner▲83

    Create 3D virtual models from photos

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Matter▲98

    Add Stunning 3D Objects To Your Photos

    2014 · pixiteapps.com · its alternatives →

13. 13AW
    A web app to turn photos into 3D AR models.▲191

    2022 · usdz.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    OpenScan – open-source document scanner app▲200

    Document Scanner that protects your privacy. Contribute to ethereal-developers/OpenScan development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    PhotoG▲76

    Transforming real-world objects into stunning AI visuals

    2024 · photog.art · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Photoskop▲85

    Explore the world of photography by interactive learning

    2017 · photoskop.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    WhoCan▲65

    Platform to manage photo and video productions

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pixel Paint 3D▲86

    Create 3D models from 2D pixel art

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Scene▲67

    A new way to do photos.

    2015 · scn.jp · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Pixel Pix▲113

    Turn your photos into pixel art

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Colapixel▲62

    Create stories with annotated photos and videos

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Packshot Generator by Colorful▲98

    Generate free packshots from your 3D models

    2021 · colorful.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Sproose▲61

    Making photos shoppable

    2014 · sproose.co · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Packshot Maker by Instashot▲70

    Free product visuals using virtual shooting

    2022 · instashot.xyz · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →