Autodesk has acquired PointFuse's core IP and technology

Autodesk continues to invest in existing conditions data capture capabilities to enhance its reality capture offering and workflows

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What is PointFuse?

PointFuse is a standalone, third-party application that converts point cloud data into easy-to-use segmented 3D mesh models - an essential part of an integrated workflow utilizing reality capture data to facilitate better decision making across projects and industries.

Point cloud mesh of a commercial renovation project in PointFuse Software

Autodesk has acquired PointFuse’s core IP and technology

In March 2024, Autodesk purchased certain PointFuse IP and commercially available offerings and plans to integrate this technology into Autodesk ReCap Pro. PointFuse technology is integrated into the new ReCap Pro 2026 release as the new Scan to Mesh Local and Mesh Editor workflows. 

PointFuse customers with active EULAs can continue to access PointFuse until April 30, 2025, subject to the terms of PointFuse’s EULA. Autodesk have provided a PointFuse project migration tool to convert exisiting PointFuse projects into ReCap projects. This tool will be available until October 30th 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the future of PointFuse with Autodesk?

PointFuse Technology has been integrated into the new ReCap Pro 2026 release. PointFuse software, as a standalone application, will cease to exist on May 1, 2025.

Given these changes, what alternatives do I have to continue to use my PointFuse software?

PointFuse has extended active subscriptions (as of March 27, 2024) to expire on April 30, 2025, to ensure that users can continue to use PointFuse software. Autodesk has created a migration tool to convert PointFuse projects into ReCap Pro projects, which can be accessed through the Autodesk Infrastructure Futures Beta Forum. This migration tool will be available until October 30th 2025. You can find the migration tool here. 

If I am not a current PointFuse customer, can I purchase PointFuse from Autodesk?

Unfortunately not; the software is no longer for sale through either PointFuse or Autodesk channels, although existing PointFuse customer licenses have been extended until April 30, 2025, subject to PointFuse’s end user license agreement (EULA). The technology has been integrated into the ReCap Pro 2026 release.

I use Autodesk’s ReCap Pro today, when will the PointFuse technology be made available to me?

Autodesk has integrated PointFuse technology into ReCap Pro 2026. Update to the latest version of ReCap Pro and look out for the new Scan to Mesh Local and Mesh Editor workflows to experience this new meshing workflow for yourselves.

I use PointFuse today, but not Autodesk’s ReCap Pro. Will I be able to continue to use PointFuse with my current existing conditions software?

PointFuse has extended active subscriptions until April 30, 2025, and so existing PointFuse users will continue to be able to use the full functionality of PointFuse software, in line with their subscription type (ReVue/Standard/Pro) and subject to the terms of PointFuse’s EULA.

The software will remain available during the transition for existing PointFuse users until April 30, 2025, meaning:

  • Existing projects can still be viewed and edited
  • New projects can still be created
  • All existing point cloud import formats will remain available
  • All existing features and functions will remain available
  • Unlimited access to all export formats will also remain available

We encourage all existing PointFuse users to upgrade to ReCap Pro 2026 and leverage the migration tool to convert PointFuse projects to ReCap Pro projects to minimize interruption to your workflows.

Can I still interface my PointFuse solution with non-Autodesk Products?

Yes. All existing functionality in PointFuse software will remain the same until April 30, 2025. This means you can import and export using your usual formats, whether they are being delivered into Autodesk workflows, or any other supported workflows. 

 

PointFuse software is no longer supported by PointFuse after April 30, 2025. However, you can access PointFuse functionality through Autodesk’s integration of PointFuse Technology in ReCap Pro 2026.

Will the PointFuse capabilities remain as a desktop solution?

Yes, PointFuse Software in its current form will remain as a desktop solution through the extension of your subscription (through April 30, 2025).  

Will the Revit plugin still work with my PointFuse solution?

Yes, the PointFuse for Revit plugin will continue to work as usual until April 30, 2025

I use PointFuse today, will I still contact PointFuse for technical support and questions?

Yes. All support for existing subscriptions until April 30, 2025 will be provided in accordance with the PointFuse EULA and will be provided by PointFuse. Please direct support questions to: support@pointfuse.com.

 

After April 30th, you can reach out the support@autodesk.com for any questions related to the PointFuse technology in ReCap Pro.

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