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

Source: https://cloudbrain.in/ai-tools/matterport
Last updated: 2026-11-12

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.

## 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](/insights/digital-twin-roadmap-real-estate-india).

## 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.