Meshroom is a free, open-source photogrammetry software that is based on the AliceVision framework. The program is built around an easy-to-use node-based workflow that connects all the steps to generate a 3D model. In some other programs, these would have to be activated individually, but since they form one pipeline of nodes in Meshroom, you only need to push one button (“Start” at the top of the workspace).
But what’s the point of having this elaborate pipeline, when all you need is one button? Each of these nodes can be tweaked to get exactly the result you want. For example, choose the texture node to set the resolution of the texture map to fit the application, from mobile gaming to high-res rendering. The more time you invest in this free photogrammetry software, the better your results will be. Users of Autodesk Maya can use Meshroom directly inside this 3D modeling software as a free plugin that is also available from the website.