Turn scans, phases, and reconstructions into one layered 3D viewer.
Kroscloud Layers helps photogrammetry, heritage, construction, and design teams present multiple states of a model in one browser scene. Let visitors switch between survey dates, building phases, excavation layers, historical reconstructions, or design vs. as-built views without installing specialist software.
One scene, many model states
Switch between phases while keeping the viewer, hotspots, and sharing link simple.
Make change visible without making viewers download files
Raw model files are hard for clients and public audiences to compare. Kroscloud Layers turns those separate states into a guided online presentation that opens in the browser.
Show time and progress
Compare survey dates, restoration stages, excavation progress, or building phases inside one shared 3D scene.
Simplify stakeholder review
Send a link instead of a folder of exports. Viewers can switch states on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Explain what changed
Add points of interest, images, video, and audio narration to explain important differences between layers.
Embed the result anywhere
Publish the layered 3D model viewer as a direct link or embed it in project pages, portals, reports, or exhibits.
From separate phases to one interactive 3D timeline
Kroscloud does not replace your photogrammetry or modeling software. It gives finished exports a clear, shareable presentation layer.
Prepare aligned phases
Create model states from Metashape, Pix4D, RealityScan, RealityCapture, Blender, or another 3D workflow. Keep scale, origin, and orientation consistent so comparisons are meaningful.
- Use a shared coordinate system where possible
- Keep layer names clear for visitors
- Optimize mesh and texture size for web viewing
Upload a layered package
Include phases as separate objects or layers in one upload package. GLB is a strong web-ready option, and packaged OBJ workflows are supported for suitable projects.
- Construction phases or survey dates
- Historical and current reconstructions
- Design alternatives and as-built states
Publish and explain
Share the browser link, embed the viewer, and enrich the scene with hotspots, audio guide narration, GPS georeferencing, measurements, or related panorama points.
- Direct link for review
- Website iframe embed
- Technical tutorial for setup details
The landing page explains the feature. The tutorial shows how to build it.
Use the Layers tutorial when you are ready for the editor walkthrough, timestamps, default cameras, dynamic layers, and points of interest.
A presentation layer for Metashape, Pix4D, and RealityScan projects
Photogrammetry tools are excellent for processing and measurement. Kroscloud helps you deliver the finished visual comparison to people who only need to understand the result.
Agisoft Metashape layers
Turn aligned Metashape exports from weekly scans, excavation stages, or reconstruction versions into one layered browser presentation.
Metashape sharing workflowPix4D progress presentations
Use Kroscloud when you want to publish exported site states as a branded interactive presentation with hotspots, embeds, and narrative context.
Pix4D sharing workflowRealityScan model sharing
Publish RealityScan or RealityCapture outputs as browser-friendly layered scenes for inspection, heritage, VFX, mapping, and client review.
RealityScan sharing workflowLayered 3D model viewers for real-world change
Layers are most useful when the story is not a single model, but how a place, object, or design changes.
Construction phase 3D visualization
Share survey dates, earthwork stages, structural progress, or design vs. as-built comparisons with clients and stakeholders. Layers make progress easier to review than sending separate model files for every date.
Cultural heritage reconstruction
Let visitors switch between a current photogrammetry scan and a reconstructed historical state. Add audio guide narration and points of interest to explain what once existed and how the site changed.
Archaeology and excavation layers
Present excavation stages, stratigraphic interpretations, exposed features, and virtual profiles in a form that research partners, students, and public audiences can explore in the browser.
Architecture and design review
Compare concept versions, planned and built states, restoration options, or site configurations while keeping annotations, measurements, and discussion points in one presentation.
Terrain, quarry, and mining monitoring
Use layered scenes to communicate visual changes in terrain, stockpiles, extraction areas, or restoration work alongside the measurement and reporting tools used in your production workflow.
2D maps and floor plan variants
Layers also support interactive 2D work: compare floor plans, campus maps, event layouts, seasonal site plans, or alternate high-resolution map images in one presentation.
Prepare layers so comparison feels accurate
The viewer can make comparisons easy, but the exported layer data still needs a consistent foundation.
Layer preparation checklist
- Alignment: keep phases in the same coordinate system, scale, and origin.
- Format: use web-ready 3D formats such as GLB or packaged OBJ where appropriate.
- Performance: decimate meshes and optimize textures before upload.
- Naming: use human-readable layer names like "Current", "Reconstruction", or "Phase 02".
- Packaging: include all model states as separate objects or layers in one upload package.
- Context: add hotspots, audio, and media where visual differences need explanation.
- Geospatial work: use GPS georeferencing when field location matters.
- Review: test the presentation on desktop and mobile before sharing broadly.
Measurements
Add distance, area, and profile context when layered scenes support technical review.
Learn about measurementsGPS georeferencing
Place a 3D scene into real-world context for field visits, heritage sites, and outdoor projects.
Learn about GPS scenesAudio guide
Turn phase comparisons into guided stories with narration, sounds, and multilingual explanations.
Learn about audio guidesInteractive 3D presentations built with Kroscloud
Explore live Kroscloud presentations and imagine how a layered timeline could explain the same kind of project over time.
Layered 3D model viewer FAQs
What is a layered 3D model viewer?
A layered 3D model viewer lets visitors switch between separate model states inside one interactive web scene. Teams use it to compare construction phases, survey dates, historical reconstructions, excavation stages, design alternatives, or before-and-after photogrammetry scans.
Can I use Kroscloud Layers with Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, or RealityScan exports?
Yes. Kroscloud is a presentation and sharing layer for web-ready exports from photogrammetry tools such as Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, RealityScan, and RealityCapture. Prepare the phases as aligned objects or layers in one upload package, then publish them as a browser-based presentation.
How do I prepare multiple scans for a 3D timeline?
Keep each scan or phase aligned to the same scale, origin, and coordinate system. Export each phase as a separate object or layer in a shared model package, or combine them in a 3D tool such as Blender before uploading to Kroscloud.
Can viewers compare construction progress over time?
Yes. Layers are designed for construction progress visualization, site survey comparisons, earthwork phases, and design vs. as-built review. Visitors can toggle between model states in the browser without installing specialist software.
Can I add hotspots, audio, GPS, and measurements to layered scenes?
Yes. Kroscloud layered scenes can be combined with points of interest, audio narration, images, video, GPS georeferencing, distance measurement, and height profile tools where supported by the project setup.
Can I embed a layered 3D model viewer on my website?
Yes. After publishing your Kroscloud presentation, you can share it with a direct link or embed it on a website using an iframe code.
Is the Layers tutorial still available?
Yes. This page explains the feature and use cases. The Layers tutorial remains available for step-by-step setup instructions.
Create a layered 3D timeline your audience can understand
Upload web-ready model states, add context, and share one interactive Kroscloud presentation for construction progress, heritage reconstruction, archaeology, design review, or 2D map variants.