Object Capture is an API introduced in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 (Monterey) that uses photogrammetry with machine learning to turn a series of pictures taken on a supported iPhone or iPad into 3D models that can be viewed in augmented reality. It is part of the RealityKit 2 framework from Apple Inc.

3rd-party software

The first 3rd-party application to support Object Capture for macOS is PhotoCatch, which was released in June 2021. It can convert about 30 images into a USDZ file and requires an Intel Mac with at least 16 GB of RAM and an AMD GPU with at least 4 GB of VRAM, or any Mac with an Apple M1 or later Apple processor.^[1]

Videos

Apple introduces 'Object Capture' tool to turn photos into 3D models

Object Capture → AR Quick Look

References

External links

• Introducing Object Capture at Apple Developer
  • Create 3D content with Object Capture (2021-06-07)
    • Create 3D models with Object Capture at WWDC 2021
  • Challenge: Create your first 3D model with Object Capture (2021-06-06)

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