PIX4Dmapper
Reliable photogrammetry software for classic drone mapping
About PIX4Dmapper
PIX4Dmapper is Pix4D's desktop photogrammetry software that turns RGB, thermal, and multispectral images from any camera or drone into georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds, DSMs, and 3D textured meshes. Its rayCloud editor links each original image to the 3D reconstruction so surveyors can check and correct accuracy, and a detailed quality report documents every processing run. Pix4D now positions PIX4Dmatic as its faster engine for projects with thousands of images, while PIX4Dmapper remains the classic tool for standard drone mapping.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Survey-grade accuracy with GCP support and a detailed quality report for each project
- rayCloud editor gives fine-grained control to inspect and fix the reconstruction against the source images
- Works with images from almost any camera or drone, including thermal and multispectral sensors
- Wide range of export formats that plug into GIS, CAD, and BIM workflows
- Floating license lets you move the seat between machines
- Mature, widely used product with extensive documentation, training, and an active community
Cons
- Expensive for small operators at $399/month or $3,990/year
- Pix4D steers large projects (1,000+ images) to PIX4Dmatic, which is faster on big datasets
- Processing needs a powerful workstation, and large projects take a long time on modest hardware
- Steep learning curve for users without photogrammetry experience
- Some reviewers report slow support responses
Key Features
Photogrammetric processing
Converts ground or aerial images into orthomosaics, dense point clouds, digital surface models, and 3D textured meshes on your local machine.
rayCloud environment
Connects each original image to every point of the 3D reconstruction so you can visually verify and improve project accuracy.
Survey-grade accuracy
Delivers 1-2 pixel GSD accuracy in X and Y and 1-3 pixel GSD in Z, with support for ground control points.
Any camera, any drone
Imports RGB, multispectral, thermal, fisheye, 360-degree, camera-rig images, and video frames in .jpg or .tif.
Automatic point cloud classification
Uses machine learning to classify point cloud points and distinguish objects such as ground, buildings, and vegetation.
Measurement tools
Measures distances, areas, and volumes directly on the reconstruction, for example for stockpile tracking.
Quality report
Generates a report with result previews, camera calibration details, and project quality indicators for every run.
Processing templates and custom settings
Run default templates for automatic processing, or define your own area of interest, options, and edits to point clouds, DSMs, meshes, and orthomosaics.
Industry-standard exports
Exports to .las, .laz, .ply, .xyz, GeoTIFF, .kml, .shp, .fbx, .dxf, .obj, and 3D PDF, including index and thermal maps.
PIX4Dcloud add-on
Subscribers can add PIX4Dcloud to process projects online and share results with clients and teams.
Pricing
- Full software trial
- No credit card required
- Desktop application with floating license (1 device at a time)
- Unlimited desktop processing and high-resolution outputs
- Personal support and upgrades during subscription
- Cancel anytime
- Everything in Monthly
- Works out to about $332.50/month
- Save 17% versus monthly billing
- Perpetual (one-time charge) license through Pix4D sales or partners
- Cloud processing available on request
Best For
Land surveying and topography
Produce georeferenced orthomosaics and DSMs with GCPs for survey-grade site plans and terrain models.
Construction stockpile and progress tracking
Measure stockpile volumes and model sites from repeated drone flights to monitor deposits, withdrawals, and progress.
Infrastructure inspection
Build detailed 3D models of assets such as culverts, towers, and facades to assess conditions and plan maintenance.
Agriculture and environmental mapping
Create multispectral index maps and thermal maps to monitor crops, reforestation, and land cover.
Mining and quarry operations
Generate accurate point clouds and volume measurements for pit and stockpile reporting.
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