How to create 3D models from photos using your iPhone

Using Apple's Reality Composer iOS app, create a new project capture.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 08/28/2024 at 11:47
Last Updated on 08/28/2024 at 13:24
<p>A flower that represents RealityKit with the text “Create 3D models from Photos” beneath it.</p>

Using Apple's Reality Composer iOS app, create a new project capture.

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For an in-depth dive into the ins and outs of the process documented below, please consult Apple's WWDC session linked below.

Apple: Create 3D models with Object Capture (WWDC21)
<p>A sample flow for scanning an Apple bottle using Reality Composer on an iPhone.</p>

The Reality Composer (iOS) app object capture flow.

Apple makes this process intuitive and straight forward through their Reality Composer iOS app which enables Object Capture (i.e. photogrammetry).

The objects created using Reality Composer (iOS) can be used in AR Quick Look or any augmented reality or VisionOS project.

Download Reality Composer for iOSDownload Open Source VisionOS Starter Project
<p>Three iPhone screenshots that demonstrate how to initiate a 3D capture session. The steps are listed below.</p>

In the event you need guidance starting an 3D capture session, follow the steps illustrated above.

  • Open Reality Composer on an iPhone.
  • Press the Browse tab on the bottom right.
  • Select a location (i.e. On my iPhone or iCloud Drive)
  • Create a new document.
  • Tap the Object Capture tile.

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