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iOS Version 4.0.4 (Dec 10, 2024)

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  • Splats are compatible with Into the Scaniverse
  • Japanese and German language support
  • Browse Discover feed freely without signing in
  • More interactions with community splats (view count, likes, view location on the map, give feedback)
  • Improved scanning tips
  • Bug fixes

Android 4.0.0.(Dec 10, 2024)

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  • Upload 3D scans of public places to the global map
  • Explore existing splats uploaded by other users
  • Added the "Join community" link in settings
  • Browse Discover feed freely without signing in
  • More interactions with community splats (view count, likes, view location on the map, give feedback)
  • Bug fixes

Version 4.0.3 (Oct 24, 2024)

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  • Even faster uploads when posting to the map
  • Can use screen name from other Niantic properties when signing in for the first time
  • Option to edit title of your splats after posting to the map

Version 4.0.2 (Sep 18, 2024)

  • Faster uploads when posting to the map
  • Improvements to the Discover tab
  • Fixes for map bugs affecting iOS 16 and earlier

Version 4.0.1(Sep 6, 2024)

  • Improvements to the flow of processing and posting splats to the map.
  • Login is now run through Niantic's account system. Once you log in, you will be able to use the same Apple or Google account to participate in the Scaniverse Community.

Version 4.0.0 (Aug 26, 2024)

  • Upload splats to a global map and browse ones others have uploaded. See view counts and likes.
  • Major changes to onboarding, user interface, and workflows.

Version 3.3.0 (Aug 20, 2024)

  • We’ve improved the reporting and moderation process for shared scans to help keep the Scaniverse community safe. This only applies to scans posted to Scaniverse from the Share menu.

Version 3.2.0 (Aug 12, 2024)

  • Improvements to Gaussian Splatting
    • Better reconstruction of distant objects with less blurring in the background
    • Better reconstruction of thin objects and detail
  • Niantic Login for Sharing
    • We’re migrating Scaniverse accounts to Niantic Login for improved security.
    • When Posting to Scaniverse, you’ll need to sign in again using the same Apple or Google credentials as before
  • Decreased memory usage during splat processing
    • Reduces crashes on low-memory devices

Version 3.1.3 (July 11, 2024)

  • Additional fixes for Scaniverse for Developers.

Version 3.1.2 (June 20, 2024)

  • Bug fixes for Scaniverse for Developers.

Version 3.1.0 (June 18, 2024)

  • Adds support for Scaniverse for Developers (beta).
    • Scaniverse can now be used to scan locations for Lightship VPS.
    • Manage locations and request VPS activation directly from the app.
    • Learn more
  • Minor bug fixes.

Version 3.0.3 (May 15, 2024)

  • Gaussian splatting improvements and bug fixes
    • Splats are rendered with a wider field of view, allowing more of the background to be seen and reducing objects obscuring the subject.
    • Fixes an issue where cropped splats could be incorrectly centered when shared.
    • Fixes a bug where the initial angle when viewing splats could be outside the optimal range.

Version 3.0.2 (Apr 24, 2024)

  • Added support for cropping and adjusting exposure/contrast of splats
  • Better compatibility for exported splats
    • PLY exports work with UnityGaussianSplatting and other tools that depend on data order
  • Gaussian splatting performance improvements
    • Training is 10-20% faster than before
    • Rendering uses less resources
  • Bug fixes

Version 3.0.1 (Apr 1, 2024)

  • Bug fixes and improvements
    • Fixes a crash in Detail Mode when input frames fail to align
    • Fixes a crash that could happen occasionally after scanning in splat mode
    • Fixes a bug where meshes in the “Explore” feed were not viewable from all angles if they appeared after a splat

Version 3.0.0 (Mar 20, 2024)

  • 3D Gaussian Splatting!
    • Create photorealistic 3D scenes with this new scanning mode.
    • Splats deliver a high level of detail with accurate lighting and reflections.
    • All processing is done on-device – just like our other scanning modes.
    • To get started, press New Scan > Splat.
    • LiDAR and photogrammetry scanning work just as before.
  • Resume scan
    • You can now press the “Resume Scan” to continue scanning after stopping your scan
  • Bugfixes
    • Fix scanner aspect ratio on 10th gen iPad

Version 2.1.9 (Jan 9, 2024)

  • Bug fixes and improvements
    • Improvements to LiDAR capture on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max devices.
    • Fixes a bug that prevented loop closure from running in area mode reconstruction in some cases.
    • Fixes a crash during texture mapping.

Version 2.1.8 (Sept 14, 2023)

  • Bug fixes and improvements
    • Fixes a crash that can occur during detail mode processing
    • Fixes an issue with area mode processing where very long scans could have holes in the mesh.
    • Internal code cleanup and optimization

Version 2.1.6 (Aug 9, 2023)

  • Fixes a bug that occasionally caused Detail Mode to incorrectly align the input images. This could lead to lower-fidelity geometry, or a failure in reconstruction.

Version 2.1.5 (Aug 4, 2023)

  • Improved image alignment in Detail Mode for higher-quality models.
  • Fixes a crash that could occur during texturing.

Version 2.1.4 (Feb 23, 2023)

  • Fixes a crash when processing long scans on non-LiDAR devices

Version 2.1.3 (Feb 16, 2023)

  • Quality improvements for devices without LiDAR

Version 2.1.2 (Jan 26, 2023)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

Version 2.1.1 (Jan 15, 2023)

  • Fixes a crash that would occasionally occur in processing during the mesh building stage.

Version 2.1.0 (Jan 13, 2023)

  • Improvements to scan quality
    • Increased capture resolution to produce sharper textures.
    • Better reconstruction of small details due to improvements in depth mapping.
    • Fewer holes and better handling of shiny objects.

Version 2.0.3 (Oct 19, 2022)

  • Internal cleanup and optimization.

Version 2.0.2 (Sept 29, 2022)

  • Fixes a bug with overlapping text on iPhone SE

Version 2.0.1 (Sept 21, 2022)

  • Improves Area Mode reconstruction quality on non-LiDAR devices.
  • Fixes crashes in low-memory conditions on the iPhone SE and iPhone XR.
  • Better geometry quality for Detail Mode across all devices

Version 2.0.0 (Sept 14, 2022)

  • Support for non-LiDAR devices
    • Scaniverse now runs on all iOS devices with an A12 processor or later.
    • This includes all iPhones since the iPhone XS and most recent iPads.
    • For more info, please see our blog.

Version 1.9.3 (June 15, 2022)

  • Improvements to mesh simplification in Detail Mode for more accurate geometry.

Version 1.9.2 (June 7, 2022)

  • Fixes an issue where scans would appear to be glossy when viewed in AR or exported as USDZ on iOS 15.5.

Version 1.9.1 (June 2, 2022)

  • More Detail Mode Improvements
    • Improved free space removal for sharper edges and less incorrectly connected geometry.
    • Better coverage around the edges of the scan.
  • Fixed a bug causing spurious sign-outs in sharing.

Version 1.9.0 (May 25, 2022)

  • Improvements to Detail Mode
    • Increased depth map resolution for more accurate reconstruction.
    • Improved coverage and completeness in depth estimation, eliminating holes and other artifacts.
    • Performance optimizations to run about 10% faster than v1.8.5.
  • Please review the updated Niantic Privacy Policy.

Version 1.8.5 (May 13, 2022)

  • Scan reprocessing
    • We’ve added an option to save the raw data with your scans. This allows you to reprocess them with different settings at any time and to take advantage of future improvements in Scaniverse.
    • To enable this, turn the Save Raw Data option on in settings or after processing a scan.
    • Reprocess a scan by opening it, tapping the (…) icon, then tapping Reprocess scan.
    • Learn more at our blog.
  • Reversible video animations
    • Animations can now be run in both directions (e.g. clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation).
    • Tap an animation icon once to select it, then tap a second time to reverse direction.

Version 1.8.4 (April 27, 2022)

  • Adds support for landscape orientation on the iPad.

Version 1.8.3 (April 17, 2022)

  • Export improvements
    • We now generate separate indices for position and texture coordinates in .obj meshes, making it possible to retopologize them using Instant Meshes and other tools without introducing holes.
    • Fixes an issue where geometry was omitted when exporting a model that was rotated but not cropped.

Version 1.8.2 (April 7, 2022)

  • Minor improvements and bug fixes throughout the app.

Version 1.8.1 (March 25, 2022)

  • Fixes a bug that could cause the app to crash shortly after capturing a scan.

Version 1.8.0 (March 25, 2022)

  • Post to Scaniverse
    • Share your scans instantly by posting to Scaniverse. Scans can be viewed in 3D on any device with a web browser, and can be made public or unlisted (visible only with a link).
    • Explore a feed of scans from the Scaniverse community.
    • Learn more on our blog.
  • Updated Terms & Privacy Policy
    • We’ve updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and have published some Content Guidelines for sharing. Together, these will help ensure a safe and open environment for sharing.
    • Just as before, all scan data is processed and stored locally on your device and does not leave your device unless you choose to share it.

Version 1.7.6 (March 11, 2022)

  • Fixes an issue that could cause holes in the processing preview and mesh when running on iOS 15.4

Version 1.7.5 (February 18, 2022)

  • Improves scanning visualization to make it easier to see objects close to the camera.
  • Fixes an issue where the texture in exported .obj files did not display in Microsoft 3D Viewer.

Version 1.7.4 (February 10, 2022)

This update fixes a crash that can occur when there is insufficient data to build a mesh in Detail Mode.

Version 1.7.3 (February 7, 2022)

This is a housekeeping release with internal cleanup.

Version 1.7.2 (February 4, 2022)

  • Detail Mode improvements
    • Increased depth map resolution for better reconstruction of small objects and details.
    • Performance optimizations to speed up reconstruction by an average of 15%.
    • Parameter tuning for higher-quality reconstruction.

Version 1.7.1 (January 27, 2022)

  • Improvements and fixes for Detail Mode
    • Fixes a crash when processing short or low-texture scans with Detail Mode.
    • Improves recommendations and guidance on which processing mode to use.
  • Fixes an issue when using a remote or selfie stick to control scanning.

Version 1.7.0 (January 25, 2022)

  • Detail Mode
    • A new photogrammetry mode to produce high-quality scans of people, products, and objects with fine detail and texture.
    • Press the Detail button in the processing menu after completing your scan.
    • Learn more on our blog.
  • LiDAR options renamed to reflect use cases
    • Area mode (formerly “Ultra”) delivers best LiDAR quality
    • Speed mode (formerly “Standard”) produces fast results, usually finishing in a few seconds.
  • Export improvements
    • Filenames on exported models now match the scan name.
    • Fixes jagged edges when exporting models with cylindrical crop.

Version 1.6.1 (November 6, 2021)

  • Fixes a crash that could occur when creating a video with custom motion.

Version 1.6.0 (November 3, 2021)

  • Adds support for creating videos
    • Press Share > Create Video to launch the video creator
    • Customize a variety of animation properties, including motion, speed, angle, and more.
    • Learn more at our blog.

Version 1.5.3 (September 26, 2021)

  • Fixes an issue where Scaniverse failed to detect LiDAR support on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Version 1.5.1 (September 21, 2021)

  • Fixes a crash on iOS 15 if you have only one saved scan and delete it.

Version 1.5.0 (September 20, 2021)

  • This update takes advantage of improvements in iOS 15 to produce cleaner scans:
    • Better tracking for more accurate geometry with fewer texture seams
    • Loop closure to avoid errors when you return to the same spot multiple times

Version 1.4.9 (August 15, 2021)

  • This update removes code for handling subscriptions. It’s no longer needed since Scaniverse Pro is now free.

Version 1.4.8 (August 6, 2021)

  • This is a housekeeping release to make it easier and faster to develop new features in the future.

Version 1.4.7 (July 14, 2021)

  • Small improvements and bug fixes:
    • Fixes a potential crash when creating a new scan
    • Links from What’s New and other pages now open in Safari.

Version 1.4.6 (July 5, 2021)

  • Share unlimited scans to Sketchfab for free more easily
    • Free Sketchfab accounts allow an unlimited number of models to be posted as long as they’re publicly downloadable.
    • Prior versions of Scaniverse did not automatically make scans downloadable when using the Upload Draft option, limiting you to 1 free model per month unless you changed this in the Sketchfab UI. This is now fixed. No user action is required.

Version 1.4.5 (June 24, 2021)

  • Adjustments to some mesh simplification parameters.

Version 1.4.4 (June 23, 2021)

  • Mesh Simplification
    • Mesh simplification is now enabled by default.
    • Scans will process faster, take up less space, and render more efficiently, while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Learn more.
    • Simplification can be disabled in settings for use cases that require a dense mesh.

Version 1.4.3 (June 11, 2021)

  • When exporting to GLB and FBX, the texture is now exported as a diffuse map rather than an emission map.

Version 1.4.2 (June 8, 2021)

  • Measurement
    • Measure distances in your scan by pressing the Measure button.
    • Share measurements as an image.
  • Round cropping
    • Switch between rectangular and cylindrical cropping with the new shape control at the bottom of the cropping screen (press Edit > Crop in the viewer to crop).
  • Pause/resume scanning
    • Added a pause button that appears while your scan is in progress.
    • Pressing it pauses the scan – no data will be captured until you resume scanning by pressing the button again.
    • We automatically pause if Scaniverse is sent to the background while scanning.
  • Scaniverse folder
    • Added a Scaniverse folder to make it easier to transfer exported models to your computer using iTunes or Finder.
    • After selecting an export format, press Save to Files, then Save. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer, then copy the model from the Scaniverse folder using iTunes or Finder.
    • Note that when copying models to a Mac, it’s usually easier to use AirDrop instead.

These were among the top user-requested features. If you have suggestions for features we should add, email us at hi@scaniverse.com or use the Send Feedback button in settings.

Version 1.4.1 (May 19, 2021)

  • Adds support for the newest iPad Pro models.

Version 1.4.0 (May 13, 2021)

  • Increased maximum scan area
    • You can now create larger scans, limited only by the available disk space on your device.
    • Scaniverse buffers just over 100 MB of data per minute - so if you have 10 GB free on your device, you can scan continuously for nearly 100 minutes. Most of this space is freed once the scan is processed.
  • Better resolution for small objects
    • Added a 3mm (⅛ inch) reconstruction resolution at Ultra quality.
    • To get the best resolution when scanning objects, decrease the LiDAR range. You can do this by pressing the Range button and adjusting the slider to a distance that lets you capture the object but not unwanted background.
  • Scanning visualization improvements
    • More detail is now visible in the preview while scanning.
    • Level of detail scales with the size of the scene being scanned.

Version 1.3.2 (May 3, 2021)

  • Autofocus
    • We’ve enabled autofocus while scanning.
    • This will lead to sharper textures, particularly when scanning objects from a close distance or in low-light situations.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed a bug where scans captured over a long period of time could have holes in the mesh due to some input frames being dropped. Thanks to @edemaistre for reporting this!
    • Removed the neighborhood name from the scan location. We received reports that these could be inaccurate. Point of interest, city, and state or province are still included.

Version 1.3.1 (April 19, 2021)

  • This is a minor release that:
    • Increases performance when posting to Sketchfab and exporting to .obj.
    • Shows a larger map on the info screen.
    • Fixes a few small UI bugs.

Version 1.3.0 (April 10, 2021)

  • Location support
    • Save location with your scans.
    • See where scans were captured on a map.
    • Share location when posting to Sketchfab.
    • Location can be turned on or off by tapping the map marker icon in the scanner.
    • All location data is stored locally and is only shared if you choose to share it.
  • LAS export
    • Export point clouds in the LAS format.
    • If the scan has a saved location, the exported file will be georeferenced.

Version 1.2.7 (March 19, 2021)

  • Cropping improvements
    • You can now pan and zoom while cropping for finer control.
    • Edges are now clean and straight when exporting cropped scans (no more jaggies!)
    • Scans sent with iMessage are now centered on the cropped region.
  • More consistent texture resolutions
    • Ultra is always 8K, high is 4K, standard is 2K
  • You can long-press on tiles in the list of scans to bring up Rename and Delete options.

Version 1.2.6 (March 13, 2021)

  • Fixes a bug where using the volume button to trigger a scan would also change the audio volume.
  • Small performance improvements in the texturing step.

Version 1.2.5 (March 12, 2021)

  • Adds support for using the volume buttons to start and stop a scan.
    • Pressing either volume button is equivalent to pressing the record button in the UI.
    • This is compatible with the buttons on selfie sticks and wireless remotes.

Version 1.2.4 (March 11, 2021)

  • Fixes a bug that could in certain cases lead to models with holes in the bottom. The bug only affected the iPad Pro.

Version 1.2.3 (March 10, 2021)

  • Capture improvements:
    • More accurate modelling of small and thin objects.
    • Faster update rate allows scans to be completed in less time.
  • Adds a Save Draft button after scanning to save the data for processing later.
    • Useful if you want to take multiple scans in a row without waiting.
  • Fixes a crash that could occur during processing.

Version 1.2.2 (March 4, 2021)

  • Fixes a bug that could cause repeated prompts to log in to Sketchfab when uploading scans.

Version 1.2.1 (February 26, 2021)

  • Added more ways to share your 3D scans.
    • We now support most messaging and email apps, including WhatsApp, Signal, GMail and more.
    • Press Share > Send in Message.
    • Sharing to your contacts via iMessage is supported as before.
  • Added a Grid View so you can see more scans at once in the list.
    • This can be useful when scrolling through lots of saved scans.
    • Switch between Grid View and List View with the toggle in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Version 1.2.0 (February 19, 2021)

  • Added the ability to export high-resolution color point clouds.
    • These can be loaded into CloudCompare, MeshLab, Blender, or any other application that supports the PLY format.
    • To export a point cloud, select Share > Export Model > PLY from the viewer.
    • Please note that scans captured with earlier versions of Scaniverse do not have per-vertex color information, so only new scans will export with color points.
  • Improved mesh quality, particularly for thin and small objects.
  • Fixed an error in how we were calculating the grid size. In some cases, the number shown in the UI (e.g. 15mm) may increase a bit compared to earlier versions, but the model is still being processed at the same resolution as before.
  • Added “What’s New” to settings. If you’re reading this, you’ve already found it!

Version 1.1.2 (February 15, 2021)

  • Improvements to mesh and texture generation
    • Cleaner textures with fewer seams and a reduction in visual artifacts around vertical lines.
    • Increased mesh resolution where possible
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Version 1.1.0 (February 5, 2021)

  • Added a collection of filters so that you can easily apply visual styles to your scans. To access these filters, press Edit > Filter when viewing a scan.
  • Added a tutorial video directly in the app. Watch it from the Settings screen.

Version 1.0.0 (January 29, 2021)

  • Crop and rotate your scans by pressing Edit > Crop from the viewer. This allows you to remove unwanted clutter from your scan.
  • Added controls to adjust exposure, contrast, and sharpness. Access these from the Edit menu. All edits that you make are non-destructive – you can adjust and undo them unlimited times without affecting quality.
  • Share scans directly to Sketchfab by pressing Share > Post to Sketchfab from the viewer. Check out our video for a demo.
  • Improved touch controls for navigating your scans.
    • To rotate: drag with 1 finger
    • To pan: drag with 2 fingers
    • To zoom: pinch with 2 fingers
    • To fly forward: double tap with 1 finger
    • To reset the view: double tap with 2 fingers
  • Fixes some bugs and memory issues