PIX4Dmatic's main inputs are images and text files with ground control points coordinates.
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Images
Image geolocation and orientation
Ground Control Points (GCPs) file
GCPs marks file
Images
PIX4Dmatic is based on image processing and is optimized for large-scale, corridor, and terrestrial projects.
For more information about the supported cameras see: Which cameras are supported in PIX4Dmatic.
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| .jpg, .jpeg | JPEG images |
| .tiff, .tif | TIFF images and depth maps |
Image geolocation and orientation
The import of image geolocation and orientation is useful when the values are not available in the EXIF/Xmp tags or when using PPK workflows for better results.
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| .csv, .txt | A text file containing seven or nine columns per line and a comma (,) to separate the values
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For more information and all formats see Image geolocation and orientation import format articles.
imagename, coordinate1 [decimal degrees], coordinate2 [decimal degrees], z [meter], yaw [decimal degrees], pitch [decimal degrees], roll [decimal degrees]
IMG_3165.JPG,46.2345612,6.5611445,539.931,38.6,3.5,8.3 IMG_3166.JPG,46.2323423,6.5623423,529.823,44.1,3.4,5.4
Ground Control Points (GCPs) file
Ground Control Points (GCPs) are used for precisely georeferencing the project.
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| .csv, .txt | A text file containing four or six columns per line and a comma (,) to separate the values.
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For more information and all formats please see the GCPs import format article.
label,X [units],Y [units],z [units],Accuracy Horz [units],Accuracy Vert [units]
GCP0,2532795.105,1152094.639,395.883,0.02,0.02
GCP1,2532728.805,1152079.825,396.619,0.02,0.02
GCPs marks file
GCPs marks can be imported if they were previously marked and exported in a PIX4Dmapper or PIX4Dmatic project.
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| .csv, .txt | A text file containing positions of marks on individual images. |
For more information please see the How to import GCP marks from PIX4Dmapper into PIX4Dmatic article.
Importing geolocations from .txt or .csv is an extremely important feature to introduce, can someone provide any indication of when this will be added?
Hi,
At the moment all the information (geolocation and angles) need to be written directly in the EXIF file. However, the .csv or .txt file import for geolocation and IMU data is planned for the beginning of next year.
Best,