# RealityScan

### Download

Download the Reality Scan app available at the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/realityscan/id1584832280), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epicgames.realityscan), and [Galaxy Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epicgames.realityscan).

### Instructions

1. **Open** the RealityScan app.
2. Take dozens of photos to “**scan**” the model until you make a full circle. You will see AR guides in green, yellow, and red to let you know where you need more photos.

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F91ts80cIZgHGdPvVLfi7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8e8ed09e-0521-4f60-b5a3-d43586216f52" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credit: Unreal Engine</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FtNQXfm3Zn8CGeIi759Tz%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0220c51b-cbed-462a-b854-a5c4f5a5d8da" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credit: Unreal Engine</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Use the cropping box to **remove ‘noise’** or background objects around the object.

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FnzEOt6KkavXwEPjF3EAQ%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=35f118f8-199a-4eae-8c5d-2a1df2733fb8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credit: Unreal Engine</p></figcaption></figure>

4. **Review** the 3D model.

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F46WFB9R68CSZVpJT5XND%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0fe0b44f-2cf1-4296-9b23-96345633ff72" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credit: Unreal Engine</p></figcaption></figure>

5. **Submit** the model for processing. This can take a while.

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2Fs8M4N6H5Pg6tKJSu9Pbe%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=7c749579-5c69-4abb-b9e3-89e4c4014baf" alt=""><figcaption><p>Credit: Unreal Engine</p></figcaption></figure>

6. **Export** the scan as a 3D model in [one of the supported 3D files](https://docs.echo3d.com/web-console/manage-pages/content-page/assets).
7. **Upload** the 3D model to the cloud.

{% content-ref url="../../quickstart/add-a-3d-model" %}
[add-a-3d-model](https://docs.echo3d.com/quickstart/add-a-3d-model)
{% endcontent-ref %}