How to Create Gaussian splats on Polycam Web

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Creating Gaussian Splats in Polycam helps generate a 3D representation using images or videos. This process is simple and accessible directly through the Polycam web platform. Follow the steps below to create Gaussian Splats for your projects.

How to Upload Your Files

1. Log into Polycam Web: Go to Polycam’s website and sign in to your account.

2. Navigate to the Tools drop-down: Select Gaussian splat Creator & Viewer in the Tools section on the right-hand side of the page. 

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3. On the Gaussian splat page, click Create Gaussian Splat Model
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4. Upload Your Files: You can upload either images or videos as input for the splat creation

    • For images: You need a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 1000 images in PNG or JPG formats.
    • For videos: You need a minimum length of 15 seconds and a maximum of 15 minutes (or 15GB). Accepted formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, and M4V.

Processing Settings

Once you have selected your files, you will be given additional options to choose from. 

  • For Images: If they are organized by when they were taken, set them in sequential order. This helps maintain the correct sequence when analyzing the object. 

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  • For Videos: If the video includes fast movement, it is recommended to enable Smart key-framing to improve the final 3D representation

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6. Processing Time: After uploading your files, the estimated processing time ranges from 10 to 45 minutes, depending on the file size or the number of uploaded items.