Version 2.x renamed certain traditional steps; for example, "Build Dense Cloud" was replaced with "Build Point Cloud" . Professional vs. Standard Edition
Perhaps the biggest addition is the ability to process aerial and terrestrial LiDAR data. You can now align laser scans with photos in the same project, leveraging the precision of laser and the texture of photography. agisoft metashape professional 2
For those who only need to inspect and measure existing data without processing it, the Agisoft Viewer is available as a free tool. Version 2
Upon launching for the first time, users will notice a flatter, more modern UI. The historic “Workflow” dropdown is now a logical left-hand panel guiding you through steps: 1. Add Photos → 2. Align → 3. Build Dense Cloud → 4. Build Mesh → 5. Build Texture . However, advanced users can still open the “Expert Settings” panel, which reveals granular controls for keypoint limits, depth filtering modes, and adaptive camera model estimation. You can now align laser scans with photos