By carefully preparing your system, using a legitimate trial or license, and following the detailed wizard, you will be up and running in minutes. Once installed, take advantage of the software’s extensive workflow—from photo alignment and dense cloud generation to orthomosaic creation—to transform your images into accurate, measurable 3D models.
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | “GPU not detected” | Ensure CUDA 11.2–11.6 installed. Build 1552 fails with CUDA 12.x. | | Python import errors in custom scripts | Set PYTHONPATH to C:\Program Files\Agisoft\Metashape Professional\Python\Lib\site-packages | | Crash during “Align Photos” | Reduce Generic preselection or limit key point limit to 40,000–60,000. | | License server connection timeout | Increase server_timeout in registry (Windows) or plist (macOS) | | Slow dense cloud generation on RTX 30/40 series | Disable “Use CPU for depth filtering” – build 1552 has poor CPU/GPU load balancing |
Check that Agisoft LLC is listed in the certificate chain. Many cracked versions strip this signature.
The installation on a Mac is even more straightforward:
agisoft_metashape_pro_1_8_5_x64.msi (Windows) metashape-pro-1.8.5-build1552.dmg (macOS) metashape_pro_1_8_5_amd64.tar.gz (Linux)
Click on the welcome screen of the Agisoft Metashape Professional Setup Wizard. Step 3: Accept the License Agreement Read through the End-User License Agreement (EULA).
Download the specific installer file labeled metashape-pro_1_8_5_x64.msi (Build 1552). Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard Locate the downloaded .msi file in your downloads folder.
System requirements & installation
Before beginning the installation, ensure your workstation meets the hardware demands of photogrammetry processing. Minimum Specifications Quad-core Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 RAM: 32 GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
October 26, 2023 Subject: Installation, System Architecture, and Configuration Management Software Version: 1.8.5 Build 1552 (Standard & Professional Editions)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or RTX 4070 (with latest NVIDIA CUDA drivers) Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Go to Tools > Preferences > GPU and ensure your NVIDIA card is checked.
Outputs & interoperability
This indicates a missing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package. Download and install the latest Visual C++ Redistributable from the official Microsoft website, then restart the Metashape installation.
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