Luxembourg, Nov 18, 2025 – Artec 3D, a global leader in 3D scanning technology, is proud to announce the launch of Artec Studio Lite, a new, more accessible version of its industry-renowned software for 3D data capture and processing.
Designed to make professional-grade 3D tools available to a wider audience, Artec Studio Lite delivers cutting-edge AI-powered photogrammetry alongside essential 3D processing and analysis capabilities, all in a streamlined, affordable package.
Bringing Pro tools to a broader audience
Artec Studio Pro offers a comprehensive set of professional 3D scanning, editing, reverse engineering, and quality inspection tools. Over the years, it has become the benchmark for professional 3D scanning, finding applications in industries ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to heritage preservation and CGI.
Now, Artec Studio Lite inherits Pro’s impressive toolset and brings the power of Artec 3D’s software to a much wider community. Allowing users to generate 3D models exclusively from photos and videos for the first time is expected to unlock new possibilities for makers, small businesses, educators, and more.
As part of an ongoing commitment to 3D innovation, Artec 3D continues to evolve its platform with powerful AI Photogrammetry tools that pair the precision of 3D scanning with the flexibility of photo-based modeling. Built for professionals, this technology represents a huge leap forward in the field of 3D data capture.
“With AI Photogrammetry, we’ve rolled out a game-changing feature for creating exceptionally lifelike 3D models. Now, with Artec Studio Lite we’re taking this technology even further and making it accessible to a wider audience,” said Art Yukhin, President & CEO of Artec 3D. “We’re also very excited to see what makers and engineers across industries can do with our all-in-one, reimagined solution, Artec Studio Pro.”
Photogrammetry and beyond
Artec Studio Lite retains the core processing, editing, reverse engineering and inspection capabilities of its professional counterpart, while introducing a simplified, intuitive workflow designed for users working exclusively with photos and videos.
Harnessing the power of AI-driven algorithms, Artec Studio Lite reconstructs fine details with outstanding fidelity and achieves high geometric accuracy, often surpassing the performance of many low-cost scanners and competing photogrammetry solutions.
Even with very few photos, it delivers accurate, visually rich models, including those of dark, shiny, translucent, or featureless surfaces that typically challenge other software.
Key features include:
- Multi-camera support – Combine photos and videos from different devices, including drones, in a single click.
- Sharp image prioritization – Automatically selects the sharpest images for texturing, ideal for CGI and e-commerce.
- No-masking algorithms – Capture objects on turntables or flip them during shooting, with artifact-free results.
- Automated workflows – Predefined settings allow one-click model generation.
- Built-in scale bars – Deliver sub-millimeter accuracy for real-world measurements and CAD deviation analysis.
Users can also edit meshes, prepare models for 3D printing, and export them in multiple standard formats for use in third-party applications.
A software that grows with you
Unlike low-cost scanners with fixed hardware capabilities, Artec Studio evolves continuously through annual updates, introducing new features and improvements inspired by professional workflows. This makes Artec Studio Lite not just an entry-level solution, but a future-proof ecosystem for digital reality capture.
“As our slogan says, ‘The power is in the software’,” added Yukhin. “Artec Studio Lite is a self-sufficient, powerful solution for anyone who needs accurate digital twins. Whether for science, education, heritage preservation, forensics, CGI, or e-commerce, all you need is a camera, smartphone, drone, or even a microscope, together with Artec Studio Lite, to create ultra-realistic 3D models.”
Availability
Artec Studio Lite will be officially unveiled at Formnext 2025, where visitors to the Artec 3D booth (Booth E09, Hall 12.1), can try the software firsthand and even have a chance to win a free license as one of the first users.
The software will be available for purchase on the Artec 3D website starting November 18, with flexible subscription options, including monthly and annual plans, for both individual (non-profit) and commercial use.
About Artec 3D
Artec 3D is an international company, headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices in the United States (Santa Clara, California), China (Shanghai), Portugal (Lisbon), Montenegro (Bar), and Japan (Tokyo). Artec 3D develops and produces innovative 3D scanners and software. Artec has a team of professional experts in the capture and processing of 3D surfaces as well as biometric facial recognition. Artec 3D’s products and services can be used in many industries, such as engineering, medicine, media and design, entertainment, fashion, heritage preservation, security technology, and more. For more information, visit https://www.artec3d.com.
