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Regard3D, created by Roman Hiestand, is a free and open source software that enables users to create 3D models from their photos. The software uses a process called photogrammetry, which involves taking multiple photos of an object or environment from different angles and using algorithms to construct a 3D model based on the overlapping details between the images.

Using Regard3D, users can import their photos, perform an initial alignment of the images, remove unwanted images, and then generate a dense point cloud from the remaining images. They can also refine the point cloud using various editing tools, and generate a mesh and texture, allowing for a complete 3D model to be created.

Regard3D supports a variety of file formats for import, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF and RAW files, and exports its models in popular formats like OBJ and PLY. Users can also create animations and time-lapse sequences of their models within the software.

Regard3D provides a powerful yet accessible tool for users who want to create 3D models from their own photos. Its open source nature ensures that it is constantly being improved upon by a community of developers, making it a great choice for anyone interested in photogrammetry.