Postshot
Postshot is a Windows application from Jawset for reconstructing 3D scenes and objects from photos or video using radiance field technology.
What Postshot is
Postshot is a Windows application from Jawset for reconstructing 3D scenes and objects from photos or video using radiance field technology. Its workflow covers tracking, training, editing, and rendering. Tools include image masking, region-of-interest training, scene merging, and model sequence rendering. Listed inputs include JPG, PNG, TIF, EXR, DNG, and RAW images, plus MOV, MP4, and MKV video. The overview names Unreal Engine and After Effects integrations. Free supports importing cameras and points in COLMAP and RealityScan formats; Studio adds BlocksExchange and Pix4D OPF formats. The Free plan allows unlimited image count, video length, and model size, with output up to 4K SDR (8-bit), and is for non-commercial use. Indie adds watermark-free renders, a floating license, PLY/SPZ export, and commercial use. Studio includes Indie features plus additional image formats, output above 4K and HDR, a command-line interface, and AprilTag alignment. Jawset says processing runs on devices only the user can access and content remains on the user's devices. Its EULA says users retain ownership of their content.
Good
- Accepts listed image and video formats
- Includes masking and region-of-interest training
- Free allows unlimited image count, video length, and model size
- Jawset says content remains on users’ devices
Watch out
- Free output is limited to 4K SDR (8-bit)
- Free use is non-commercial
- Windows builds only are listed
Who it suits
Postshot suits Windows users reconstructing 3D scenes or objects from photos or video. The Free plan is for non-commercial use; Indie adds commercial use, while Studio adds further formats and processing options.
Verdict
Postshot combines a photo- and video-based reconstruction workflow with editing and rendering tools. Compare the Free, Indie, and Studio terms carefully, especially commercial use and output capabilities.
Plans and prices
From Postshot's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Unlimited image count, video length and model size · up to 4K SDR (8-bit) · saved files usable only on Free · non-commercial use |
| Indie | Free | Everything in Free · watermark-free renders · floating license · saved files usable on any plan · PLY/SPZ export · commercial use |
| Studio | Free | Everything in Indie · EXR/TIF/DNG/RAW · above 4K and HDR · command-line interface · AprilTag alignment |
The facts
Each one read from Postshot's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Builds
- The download page lists Windows builds, and the guide says prerelease builds are updated regularly and typically less stable.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Features
- Features include image masking, region-of-interest training, scene merging, and model sequence rendering.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Inputs
- The overview lists JPG, PNG, TIF, EXR, DNG, RAW, MOV, MP4, and MKV as supported inputs.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The overview lists Unreal Engine and After Effects integrations.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Interoperability
- The Free plan supports importing cameras and points in COLMAP and RealityScan formats; Studio adds BlocksExchange and Pix4D OPF formats.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License constraint
- The EULA requires an internet connection and permits use on one device per valid license at a time.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- Jawset says processing and machine-learning steps run on devices only the user can access, and content remains on the user's devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Jawset's privacy policy says it does not sell personal data and uses transport encryption and access controls to protect it.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Postshot reconstructs photorealistic 3D scenes and objects from photos or video using radiance field technology.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The user guide directs questions and feedback to [email protected]; paid license support is by email or chat with no guaranteed maximum response time.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Workflow
- It provides an end-to-end workflow for tracking, training, editing, and rendering radiance fields.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Content ownership
- The EULA says users retain rights and ownership of their content, and Jawset does not claim ownership of it.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
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