ShapeScan transforms photos of physical objects into accurate vector files (SVG/DXF) and 3D models (STL) using computer vision. By leveraging ArUco markers and AI, it corrects lens distortion and perspective errors to achieve professional-grade precision from regular smartphone photos without specialized equipment.
Key benefits include:
- Marker-Based Calibration: Corrects lens distortion, perspective warp, and scale simultaneously using printed ArUco markers for ±1mm accuracy (±0.5mm optimal).
- AI-Assisted Segmentation: Automatically isolates objects from backgrounds using U²-Net neural network, handling shadows and complex textures without manual masking.
- 90-Second Browser Workflow: Upload a photo, auto-trace contours with edge-snap refinement, and download ready-to-use files—100% browser-based with no upload limits.
- Multi-Format Export: Generates true-scale SVG (laser cutting), DXF (CAD software), PNG (raster), and STL (3D printing) files with millimeter/inch accuracy.
- Advanced Contour Control: Apply offsets for perfect fits, preserve internal holes/cutouts, and adjust simplification for detail optimization.
Perfect for makers, engineers, and fabricators who need to digitize physical objects for laser cutting, CNC machining, 3D printing, and CAD modeling workflows.
