# Plinth – 3D Scanner for Art — Museum & Heritage 3D Capture

> iPhone app for capturing and creating professional 3D art models. (iPhone/iPad app by Plinth B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinth-3d-scanner-for-art/id6746931219 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Plinth B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819011332)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 168 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2025-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinth-3d-scanner-for-art/id6746931219/reviews.md

## What is Plinth?

Plinth — Beyond Digitization

Capture the physical world in true 48-megapixel detail and transform it into professional, watertight 3D models. Plinth combines advanced photogrammetry, smart image analysis, and next-generation export formats to deliver museum-quality results directly from your iPhone.

Professional-Grade Capture
Plinth's intelligent camera system analyzes focus, lighting, and motion in real time—guiding you toward perfect shooting conditions. Every capture leverages your iPhone Pro's full 48 MP sensor and records both RAW and HEIF for unmatched fidelity.

Photogrammetry Reinvented
Preview your model locally before final reconstruction. Define a precise bounding box to send only the data you need to the cloud—saving time, bandwidth, and ensuring professional-level control over every scan.

Cultural Heritage Precision
For paintings and reliefs, Plinth rebuilds the digital back of each capture to create a virtual frame, producing watertight models even when the back cannot be photographed. This feature was designed with museums and galleries to support accurate 3D preservation of cultural artifacts and flat artworks.

Expert Tools
Plinth goes far beyond standard 3D scanning apps.

• Smart Capture Analysis – automatic blur, lighting, and focus detection.
• Expert Mode – manually set polygon count, texture resolution, and mesh type.
• Realtime Editing – align, crop, and color-correct before export.
• Watertight Geometry – automatic closure of models with corrected UVs and material IDs.

Next-Generation Output
Plinth is the first mobile photogrammetry app to export AVIF-compressed textures, producing ultra-efficient, high-quality assets optimized for games, AR, and the web.
Export your creations in USDZ, GLB, or ZIP—ready for every workflow.

Capture Modes
• Sculpture Mode – for detailed 3D objects and figurines.
• Painting Mode – for artworks and wall pieces.
• Environment Mode – for 360° scenes and interiors.
• Import Mode – process existing photo sets.

Built for Creators
Artists • Museums • Game Studios • Designers • Architects • Researchers
Plinth empowers creative and cultural professionals to capture, preserve, and re-imagine the world around them—with fidelity that inspires new uses beyond simple digitization.

Technical Requirements
• iPhone 11 or newer (14 Pro / 15 Pro recommended)
• iOS 26 or later
• No subscription required

Plinth B.V. — The Hague, Netherlands
Where digitization ends and imagination begins.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://plinth.it/terms-of-service.html
Privacy Policy: https://plinth.it/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- Museum-quality 3D model capture
- 48 MP sensor support
- RAW and HEIF capture
- Smart image analysis
- Watertight geometry creation
- Multiple export formats (USDZ, GLB, AVIF)
- Sculpture, Painting, and Environment modes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard 1 Credit | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard 5 Credits | $12.99 | per month |
| Standard 10 Credits | $22.99 | per month |
| Standard 30 Credits | $44.99 | per month |
| Pro 1 Credit | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro 5 Credits | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro 10 Credits | $34.99 | per month |
| Pro 30 Credits | $69.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plinth-3d-scanner-for-art/id6746931219/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Like Magic

*2026-02-02*

Such a simple and intuitive way to get incredible results in minutes. A few easy guided steps and I was able to get a professional 3D scan; this is an especially powerful tool for capturing outside of the studio and gathering digital assets from real world (and often immovable) objects. Highly recommend and enjoy!

### 5/5 — Incredible quality 3D AR at scans

*2026-01-22*

The highest quality 3D capture I’ve used. User friendly as well, really helpful guides and instructions to help create the best scans possible, really captures the details well. Wouldn’t use any other scanning app for art or design pieces.

## Frequently asked questions about Plinth

### What devices are compatible with Plinth?

Plinth requires an iPhone 11 or newer, with iPhone 14 Pro or 15 Pro recommended for optimal performance. It also requires iOS 26 or later and is compatible with both iPhone and iPad.

### How does Plinth ensure high-quality 3D models?

Plinth uses advanced photogrammetry and smart image analysis, including real-time focus, lighting, and motion detection. It leverages the iPhone Pro's 48 MP sensor and supports RAW/HEIF capture for unmatched fidelity.

### What are the export options for Plinth models?

Plinth allows you to export your 3D creations in USDZ, GLB, or ZIP formats. It also supports AVIF-compressed textures, offering ultra-efficient, high-quality assets optimized for games, AR, and the web.

### Does Plinth offer different capture modes?

Yes, Plinth features Sculpture Mode for detailed 3D objects, Painting Mode for artworks and reliefs, Environment Mode for 360° scenes, and Import Mode to process existing photo sets.

### How does Plinth handle pricing and cloud processing?

Plinth is free to download. Cloud processing requires credits, which can be purchased through various subscription plans, including options for Standard and Pro credits with different quantities and monthly durations.

### What is the age rating for Plinth?

Plinth has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in 3D art capture.

### How often is Plinth updated?

The latest version of Plinth is 1.1.7, and it was last updated on March 31, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### Can Plinth create watertight models of flat artworks?

Yes, for paintings and reliefs, Plinth rebuilds the digital back of each capture to create a virtual frame, producing watertight models even when the back cannot be photographed. This feature is specifically designed for cultural artifact preservation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.19 — 2026-06-08

**What's New**
Texture patch repair — Clean up weak texture areas directly on the model with the new Patch tool.
Clone brush cleanup — Copy nearby texture detail into selected spots for more controlled surface repair.
Smoother texture inpainting — Patch repairs now blend tiled inpainting more evenly with softer masks and sharper final detail.
Freer model previews — Pan and orbit previews more flexibly while inspecting color and texture work.
More languages — Plinth now includes Dutch, Italian, and Simplified Chinese app localizations.

### 1.1.17 — 2026-05-25

**What's New**
Material presets for faster editing — Start from purpose-built surface looks like matte painting, ceramic, wood, stone, metal, and glass, then fine tune from there.
Better shine and metal controls — Adjust gloss and metalness together with color, contrast, sharpness, and clarity for more realistic surfaces.
New high-fidelity 3D preview option — Inspect finished projects with a modern renderer and physically based materials.
More preview inspection tools — Switch lighting between Museum Day and Museum Night and inspect texture, normal, roughness, and metallic channels when a model includes them.
Smoother preview flow — Project previews remember your renderer and lighting choices and load lighting resources more efficiently.
Smarter capture coach — Capture now gives live guidance for lens cleanliness, distance, movement, and lighting, tuned to the capture mode you are using.
Manual capture override — When a warning is only advisory, tap again to capture anyway without changing modes.
Video import for captures — Import a single video from Photos or Files and Plinth extracts sharp, non-duplicate frames for splat or image-import projects.

### 1.1.16 — 2026-05-19

**What's New**
More lifelike material editing — Adjust shine alongside color, contrast, sharpness, and clarity so textures, surface detail, and reflections stay in sync.
Museum lighting previews — View models under new Museum Day and Museum Night lighting to check objects in gallery-like conditions.
Clearer optimization guidance — Help sheets now explain Align, Crop, Color, and Preview tools with practical tips while you edit.
Better setup flow — Camera and optional GPS permissions are easier to read, with clearer statuses and a smoother continue path.
More reliable captures and uploads — Guided capture startup recovery, pending uploads, notifications, and background updates are more dependable.

### 1.1.14 — 2026-05-12

**What's New**
Clearer subscription choices — Compare Standard and Professional monthly plans side by side, see your current plan, and manage changes more easily.
Better billing transparency — Subscription changes now show timing, charges, unused credits, and lifecycle details before you confirm.
Smarter Painting guidance — Painting mode now helps you choose the right capture mode, and painting crop previews show a clearer virtual back.
More reliable imports and previews — Failed imports, scene downloads, and canceled preview loads recover more cleanly.
Faster capture review — Blur analysis reuses cached results more effectively and stays more responsive on larger image sets.
Clearer project and network status — Live Activities, project rows, and connection banners now show progress and service availability more accurately.

### 1.1.7 — 2026-03-31

• New Assets screen: browse and download all your project files — 3D models, Gaussian splats, source images, and more — from one place.
• Fixed an issue where exporting assets could fail after the new export screen was introduced.
• Fixed the 3D Gaussian Splat preview sometimes displaying back-to-front.

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