RIEGL RiSCAN PRO
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects.
What RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects. It supports scanner data acquisition, visualization, and processing, including live field data streaming and automated batch processing. Its point-cloud tools cover automatic registration, multi-station adjustment, filtering, merging, colorization, meshing, and volume calculation. It can combine multiple sensor inputs, including external camera data, to create colorized point clouds with added attributes. Exports include formats such as .e57, .las, .laz, .obj, .stl, .dxf, .csv, and .tif, among others. A documented XML project structure supports transfer to third-party post-processing software. Plugins include RiPANO, LIS GeoTec, LIS TreeAnalyzer, and an AI image anonymizer for faces and license plates. Listed applications range from façade measurement and as-built surveying to forestry, archaeology, and city modeling. The current datasheet specifies Windows 11, and the download is available exclusively to RIEGL customers through its Members Area. Pricing is on request, with different license and plugin levels.
Good
- Supports real-time field data streaming
- Includes registration, filtering, meshing, and volume calculation
- Combines scanner and external camera data
- Exports to numerous listed formats
- Documented XML structure supports third-party transfer
Watch out
- Runs on Windows 11
- Download is limited to RIEGL customers
- Pricing is available on request
Who it suits
RiSCAN PRO is for users working on terrestrial scanning projects with supported RIEGL scanners who need acquisition, point-cloud processing, or mesh tools. Its listed applications include surveying, architecture, forestry, and cultural heritage work.
Verdict
RiSCAN PRO covers acquisition through point-cloud processing and supports a broad set of exports. Check scanner compatibility, Windows 11 requirements, and customer-only download access before considering it.
Plans and prices
From RIEGL RiSCAN PRO's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| RiSCAN PRO licenses | Priced on request | Different license levels and plugin module licenses |
The facts
Each one read from RIEGL RiSCAN PRO's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Acquisition and processing
- It supports scanner data acquisition, visualization, and processing, including real-time field data streaming and automated batch processing.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Download access
- RIEGL says the RiSCAN PRO download is exclusively accessible to RIEGL customers through its Members Area.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Exports and interoperability
- It exports point clouds in industry-standard formats, and its published, documented XML project structure supports transfer to third-party post-processing software.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Available plugins include RiPANO, LIS GeoTec, LIS TreeAnalyzer, and an AI image anonymizer for faces and license plates.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Point cloud tools
- Features include automatic registration, multi-station adjustment, filtering, data merging, colorization, meshing, and volume calculation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- RiSCAN PRO is RIEGL’s operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sensor fusion
- The software combines data from multiple sensors, including external camera data, to produce colorized point clouds with additional attributes.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- RIEGL directs technical support requests to its support channel and provides regional sales contact details on the product page.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The current datasheet specifies Windows 11 and lists minimum requirements that apply to projects up to about 100 scan positions.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1978checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Horn, Austriachecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Typical applications
- The datasheet lists architecture and façade measurement, as-built surveying, agriculture and forestry, topography, archaeology and cultural heritage, and city modeling as typical applications.checked 8 Oct 2026
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