How to export PIX4Dcatch projects (iOS/Android)

The images captured and logs generated for any PIX4Dcatch project can be exported from the mobile device for further usage. The exported images can be imported into PIX4Dmatic or PIX4Dmapper for further processing, while the project logs can be shared to improve the troubleshooting process. This article provides the different options available to users for exporting the PIX4Dcatch files created on the mobile devices.

Export using an external drive

1. Connect the device to the external Flash drive.
   Tip: PIX4D recommends using the iXpand flash drive/Type-C , which can be directly connected to your device and have been tested for compatibility.

   When using a different USB flash drive, use the Lightning to USB Adapter or USB-C to USB Adapter according to your device input port to connect them.
   Important: Only supported iPhone/iPad compatible accessories will work using this method on iOS devices.
2. Launch the PIX4Dcatch app .
3. On the Home screen, tap and select the project.(You can hold the Project to select it  and export it from the project view)
   
4. Tap the dropdown menu  located at the top right corner of the screen to view different options.
5. Then, click on Export all data to export all the raw images.

   

6. The new window with sharing options will appear. Tap Save to Files.
   

   

7. The list of the hardware to export will appear. Select the external flash drive and tap Save.
8. Use the external flash drive to copy the project to the computer.

Export using Google Drive or other file sharing options

1. Launch the PIX4Dcatch app .
2. On the Home screen, tap and select the project.
3. Tap the dropdown menu located at the top right corner of the screen to view different options.
4. Then, tap on Export all data to export all the raw images.
5. The new window with sharing options such as AirDrop, Email, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.. will appear. Tap on Google Drive.

   

6. Tap on Select Folder to select the destination folder. After selecting the destination folder, tap Upload.

   

7. The project is saved as a compressed file. Download the file and use the file extractor such as 7-Zip to extract it. You can also use the online Zip Extractor to extract the files in Google drive.
   • Right Click on the Project > Open with > ZIP Extractor > .

     

   • After the extraction is completed, click to access the extracted files.

Export using an SMB share

For iPhone/iPad users running iOS 13 and higher, it is possible to connect to an existing personal or workplace SMB share directly from the Files app.

How to connect to an SMB share on your device.

If not already done so, it is necessary to connect the SMB share to the device before the option becomes available for export. The following steps can help illustrate setting up the SMB share for the first time.

1. Open the Files app.
2. Select the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap the More icon.
4. Select Connect to Server .
5. Enter the network IP address of the SMB share that you want to connect to. Tap Connect when complete.
6. The new share will appear under the Shared area in the Browse menu. Tap it to access the files located in the share.

Export to an SMB share

With an SMB share linked to the device, it is possible to export files to any folder within the SMB share, as well as create new folders as needed.

1. Launch the PIX4Dcatch app .
2. Tap the projects folder , and select the project to export.

   

3. Tap the dropdown menu , and select the file to export.
4. Select Save to Files , and select the linked SMB share.
5. Select or create the destination folder, and tap Save.

Export Captured Point Cloud

You can export the captured point cloud separately in the Polygon File Format (.ply) by following these steps.

1. Open the Files app.
2. Select the Browse tab at the bottom of the screen.
   
3. Tap the More icon and click on
   
4. Then, click on the desired folder to export all of your projects.

 

Multi Export

Multi Export to your device

Launch the PIX4Dcatch app .
On the Home screen, tap and click select  to select all your projects.


Tap the Export button located at the bottom left corner of the screen to multiexport it to your device.


Then, click on the desired folder to export all of your projects.

 

Multi Export to cloud

Launch the PIX4Dcatch app .
On the Home screen, tap and click select  to select all your projects.


Tap the Upload to Cloud button located at the bottom center part of the screen to multiexport it to PIX4Dcloud.


Choose your preferred settings to upload the files to the cloud, then simply click on the upload button to transfer all of them to your cloud storage.