Pix4D unveils new open standard for photogrammetric data

Pix4D has introduced OPF, a new standard for exchanging photogrammetry projects. OPF is a fully open and free specification, enabling the storage and exchange of photogrammetric data among different parties and software products, even if they are developed by different companies.

At its core, OPF is a flexible and extensible format that stores all the data related to a reconstructed 3D model created through photogrammetry. This includes information on both the inputs and outputs of the photogrammetry process.

The input data encompasses details about the cameras used, their parameters, coordinate reference system, control points, scale and more. On the other hand, the output data comprises information about camera calibration and the dense reconstructed point cloud.