PhotoCatch
PhotoCatch creates 3D models from photos or video.
What PhotoCatch is
PhotoCatch creates 3D models from photos or video. Its desktop app can use individual photos, video, or both, and includes texture editing, AR optimization, transform, and crop tools. It exports USDZ and OBJ files; the App Store page describes USDZ as ready for AR Quick Look and OBJ as usable in almost any 3D software. PhotoCatch Cloud brings photogrammetry and 3D editing to mobile devices for capture, editing, and sharing on site. Its Depth Capture feature is intended to keep a model the same size as its real-world object. The maker presents PhotoCatch for personal, business, and enterprise use, with applications including AR, VR, construction, real estate, VFX, and online shopping. It is available on iOS and macOS. The free download has in-app purchases; monthly plans are Essentials at 4.99 USD, Pro at 9.99 USD, Small Business at 19.99 USD, and Corporate at 49.99 USD. Desktop use requires macOS 12 Monterey or later and Apple Silicon, though some Intel Macs may work with 16 GB RAM and a compatible AMD GPU with 4 GB VRAM.
Good
- Creates models from photos, video, or both
- Includes mobile capture and editing through PhotoCatch Cloud
- Exports USDZ and OBJ
- Free download with in-app purchases
Watch out
- Desktop requires macOS 12 Monterey or later
- Desktop requirements specify Apple Silicon
- Some Intel Macs need specified memory and graphics hardware
- Paid plans renew monthly unless canceled in time
Who it suits
PhotoCatch may suit people and organizations creating 3D models for uses such as AR, VR, construction, real estate, VFX, or online shopping. Its Cloud option also targets mobile on-site capture and editing.
Verdict
PhotoCatch offers both desktop model creation and mobile photogrammetry tools, with USDZ and OBJ output. Check the desktop hardware requirements and the monthly plan terms before choosing a paid option.
Plans and prices
From PhotoCatch's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| PhotoCatch | Free | Free download; in-app purchases available |
| PhotoCatch Essentials | $4.99 a month | Monthly purchase; automatically renews unless canceled within 24 hours before the current period ends |
| PhotoCatch Pro | $9.99 a month | Monthly purchase; automatically renews unless canceled within 24 hours before the current period ends |
| PhotoCatch Small Business | $19.99 a month | Monthly purchase; automatically renews unless canceled within 24 hours before the current period ends |
| PhotoCatch Corporate | $49.99 a month | Monthly purchase; automatically renews unless canceled within 24 hours before the current period ends |
The facts
Each one read from PhotoCatch's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Capture inputs
- The desktop app creates models from individual photos, video, or combined photos and videos.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Cloud data
- The privacy policy says PhotoCatch collects email addresses, purchase information, and files uploaded to PhotoCatch Cloud to support login, purchase history, email contact, and model creation.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Depth Capture
- PhotoCatch Cloud says Depth Capture can keep models the same size as real-world objects.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirements
- The support page requires macOS 12 Monterey or later and Apple Silicon, while noting some Intel Macs may work with 16 GB RAM and a compatible AMD GPU with 4 GB VRAM.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Editing
- The desktop app lists texture editing, AR optimization, transform, and crop tools.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- The desktop app says it exports USDZ and OBJ files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The App Store page says USDZ exports are ready for AR Quick Look and OBJ exports can be used in almost any 3D software.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents PhotoCatch for personal, business, and enterprise use and names applications including AR, VR, construction, real estate, VFX, and online shopping.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile capture
- PhotoCatch Cloud brings photogrammetry and 3D editing tools to mobile devices for on-site capture, editing, and sharing.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The desktop page says parallel processing can process up to four 3D models at the same time on M1 Max and M1 Ultra systems.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PhotoCatch creates 3D models from photos or video.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security limitation
- The privacy policy says data is stored on servers operated by other providers and that PhotoCatch cannot guarantee complete security or privacy of data.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support page directs questions to [email protected].checked 9 Oct 2026
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