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Pix4Dcapture on Windows Pc

Developed By: Pix4D

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 2.482 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.11.0
Size 22.8 MB
Release Date June 16, 21
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (19)]

What's New:
This version is only compatible with Anafi firmware 1.8.0, please upgrade your drone to the last firmware available. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Pix4Dcapture turns your consumer drone into a professional drone mapping tool. A free companion to Pix4D photogrammetry software, Pix4Dcapture is the perfect tool to automatically... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Pix4Dcapture and install on Windows PC. Pix4Dcapture is free Tools app, developed by Pix4D. Latest version of Pix4Dcapture is 4.11.0, was released on 2021-06-16 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Pix4Dcapture is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 2,482 users, 530 users had rated it 5*, 1,090 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Pix4Dcapture on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Pix4Dcapture on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Pix4Dcapture on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Pix4Dcapture using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Pix4Dcapture" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Pix4Dcapture on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Pix4Dcapture" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Pix4Dcapture turns your consumer drone into a professional drone mapping tool. A free companion to Pix4D photogrammetry software, Pix4Dcapture is the perfect tool to automatically capture image data - RGB, thermal - for optimal 3D models and maps. Process post-flight images easily on the cloud or desktop applications, producing georeferenced maps and models that are tailored to many industry needs.

Currently, the app supports and was tested for the following drones:

• DJI
 - Phantom 4 Pro v2.0
 - Phantom 4 Pro
 - Phantom 4
 - Mavic 2 Pro
 - Mavic Pro
 - Mavic Air
 - Matrice 200
 - Matrice 210
 - Matrice 210 RTK
 - Inspire 2
 - Inspire 1 (Pro)
 - Phantom 3 Professional
 - Phantom 3 Advanced
 - Phantom 3 Standard
 - Matrice 100
 - Spark
• Parrot
 - Anafi with Skycontroller 3
 - Anafi Thermal with Skycontroller 3 (RGB + Thermal Images)
 - Bluegrass with Skycontroller 2
 - Bebop 2 with Skycontroller 2
• Yuneec
 - H520 with E90 camera and ST16S controller (compatible version available from support page)

Features and benefits:

 - Fully automated drone mapping
 - Drone telemetry and camera live feed during the image acquisition
 - Different flight plans for different needs
  - Polygon Mission for general mapping
  - Grid Mission for general mapping
  - Double Grid Mission for better 3D model reconstruction
  - Circular Mission for point-of-interest 3D model reconstruction
  - Free Flight Mission for vertical object mapping with manual flight control
 - Flight parameters for each mission - front & side image overlap, camera angle, altitude,
     flight speed - can be adjusted based on the requirements of the area.
   - Save or duplicate missions to fly the same area of interest several times
   - Combine several missions into one project in the project manager
   - Precise mission planning by importing KML/KMZ files
   - Store the basemap with your flight plan using offline maps
   - Change street/satellite basemap provider
   - Seamless workflow with Pix4D’s processing software
    - Automated image transfer from drone-to-device
    - Upload images directly from the device to Pix4D software in the cloud for processing (license required)

Post-flight processing & analysis using Pix4D’s software on cloud or desktop:

 - Achieve survey-grade results from lightweight and compact cameras to large-frame metric cameras
 - Usage of Ground Control Points (GCPs) for improving the relative and absolute accuracy of the model
 - Generate and modify
  - Point clouds
  - Orthomosaics
  - Digital elevation models (DSM/DTM)
  - Index maps (e.g. NDVI)
  - And more
 - Measure distances, surfaces, and volumes

Important information:

Ensure you have the latest firmware installed on your drone and the app is up to date. The app follows the flight plan and does not avoid obstacles automatically. Pix4D accepts no liability for damage, injuries or legalities from the misuse of this app. Use only in safe environments.
This version is only compatible with Anafi firmware 1.8.0, please upgrade your drone to the last firmware available.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows an application to request deleting packages.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.