ShapeScan Photo → True-scale CAD
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NEWS
🧠 New default for Premium: v2.3.1 Multi-object — scan several objects in one photo, with separate and combined outline exports. Previous algorithms remain selectable. • 🆕 Free and anonymous scans now use v2.3.0 Single object by default, with image downscaling for lighter processing. • 📐 STEP export is now available alongside SVG, Fusion SVG, DXF, PNG and STL. • 🧰 Gridfinity Bin Builder is live — turn a finished ShapeScan outline into a fitted, printable organizer. • 🗂️ Free accounts include saved jobs; Premium adds larger batches, more storage, no ads and priority processing. • 📄 Marker sheets now cover A5, A4, A3, 2×A4, Half Letter, US Letter, Tabloid and 2×Letter formats.

About ShapeScan

A practical way to turn physical outlines into true-scale files for real workshop workflows.

ShapeScan was created to remove the slowest part of many fabrication jobs: measuring every curve by hand, tracing an object in vector software and cleaning the geometry before it can enter CAD or CAM.

Place a flat or mostly planar object on a printed ShapeScan marker sheet, take a clear photo and upload it. ShapeScan corrects perspective, establishes the sheet scale, separates the object and gives you an editable outline. Critical dimensions, fit, tolerances and kerf should always be checked before manufacturing.

What ShapeScan supports today

  • Single-object processing for free users and v2.2 multi-object processing for Premium and beta users
  • SVG, Fusion SVG, DXF, PNG, STL and STEP exports
  • A5, A4, A3, US Letter, Half Letter, Tabloid and tiled A4/Letter marker sheets
  • Manual contour refinement, internal holes, offsets and millimetre/inch workflows
  • A Gridfinity Bin Builder for creating fitted, printable organizers from finished scans
  • Saved account jobs, with larger batches, more storage and priority processing on Premium

The online service includes a free tier supported by advertising, optional Premium monthly or lifetime access, and voluntary donations. Current limits and features are listed on the Plans page.

Why it was built

ShapeScan began as Sérgio Cruz's workshop tool for CNC-cut foam inserts. It needed to capture tools and parts quickly without rebuilding every silhouette from measurements. Community feedback then turned that focused utility into the public service available today.

Read the full story in Why ShapeScan Exists: From Workshop Problem to Online Tool.

Where it is going

Development is focused on improvements that are not yet presented as finished features:

  • Validation and wider release of advanced High Accuracy capture
  • Support for A2 and other larger capture formats
  • More robust segmentation and curve refinement for difficult objects
  • An official API for automation and integrations
  • Options for offline or local processing

Built with the community

ShapeScan is created and maintained by Sérgio Cruz and Inês Machado. Real scans, failure cases and workshop projects help guide development. Updates, discussions and community projects are already shared at r/ShapeScan.

For support, suggestions or partnerships, use the contact page.

If ShapeScan saves you time or money, you can support ongoing development.

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