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Matterport for AEC: 3D scans and digital twins of buildings

What is Matterport?

Matterport captures existing buildings in 3D and turns them into digital twins you can walk through online. AEC teams use it for site surveys of existing buildings, renovation and fit-out projects, progress records and facility management, and Matterport can generate BIM and CAD files from a scan. You can capture with a phone or its Pro3 camera.

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Matterport at a glance
Made byMatterport
CategoryReality capture and site
Best forArchitects, Contractors, Developers
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android
PricingFreemium. Free, Starter, Professional and Enterprise plans, monthly or annual; the Pro3 lidar camera needs a paid plan.
Facts last checked12 November 2026

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What can Matterport do for AEC teams?

TaskHow it helps, and the check
Existing-building surveysScans a building in 3D for renovation, fit-out or due diligence. Check critical dimensions with a measured survey.
BIM and CAD from scansGenerates BIM and CAD files from a digital twin as a starting point for as-built drawings.
Remote site reviewsLets designers, clients and contractors walk the space online instead of visiting.
Construction recordsCaptures stages of work for QA and handover records, and syncs with Procore and Autodesk.

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Immersive, easy-to-share 3D walkthroughs.
  • Phone capture on supported iOS and Android devices.
  • Integrates with Procore and Autodesk.

Limitations

  • The Pro3 lidar camera is a separate purchase and needs a paid plan.
  • Generated BIM and CAD files need checking against measured dimensions.
  • We couldn't read Matterport's privacy and terms pages when checking this listing.

What happens to your data?

  • We couldn't verify Matterport's data-use terms when checking this listing; read its privacy policy before scanning client properties.
  • Scans of occupied buildings can capture people and personal belongings; get permission and plan what is shared.
  • Footage and scans can include people and personal data; plan notices and access rules in line with India's DPDP Act, 2023.

CloudBrain’s view

A practical way to record existing buildings for renovation, fit-out and facility work, and to cut site visits. Treat generated drawings as a starting point, and confirm critical dimensions with a measured survey.

What is Matterport?

Matterport is a 3D capture and digital twin platform. You scan a space with a phone or Matterport's Pro3 camera, and it becomes an immersive 3D model with floor plans, measurements and photos that you can share online.

How do AEC teams use Matterport?

  • Surveys of existing buildings before renovation or fit-out
  • Remote reviews with clients and consultants
  • Records of construction stages and handover

What should you check before using it on projects?

  1. Confirm critical dimensions with a measured survey.
  2. Get permission before scanning occupied or client spaces.
  3. Read Matterport's privacy terms before uploading client properties.

See a digital twin roadmap for Indian real estate developers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use Matterport with a phone?

Yes. Matterport's Capture app works with supported iOS and Android phones. The Pro3 lidar camera gives more accurate scans and needs a paid plan.

Can Matterport create BIM or CAD files?

Matterport says it can generate BIM and CAD files from a digital twin. Check them against measured dimensions before relying on them.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, Matterport lists a Free plan alongside Starter, Professional and Enterprise. Check current limits on its plans page.

Sources (checked 12 November 2026)

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