Summary
: Do not run the app directly from the .dmg to avoid activation issues. Unpack the archive to your desired location.
Real-time protection (especially Windows Defender or McAfee) may quarantine the metashape.exe due to its network access and GPU kernel access. Disable it just during the installation.
| Component | Recommendation for 1.8.5 (build 1552) | |-----------|----------------------------------------| | GPU | NVIDIA with CUDA 11.x (Ampere/GA102 optimal), or OpenCL 2.0+ | | VRAM | 8GB+ for dense cloud and mesh generation | | RAM | 32GB minimum (64GB+ for >500 images) | | Storage | SSD required – temporary folder ( scratch/ ) can exceed 100GB | | Python version | Embedded 3.9.7 – external site-packages not inherited by default | agisoft metashape professional 185 build 1552 install
Before you begin the installation, make sure your computer meets or exceeds the following hardware requirements. Photogrammetry requires heavy computation and relies a lot on your processor and graphics card. Minimum Specifications Quad-core Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 RAM: 32 GB
Follow these steps to complete the installation process on a Windows environment. Step 1: Download the Installer
The program shuts down unexpectedly during point cloud generation. Summary : Do not run the app directly from the
If you have an older license for version 1.x, it should continue to work with this version. Newer 2.x licenses use a different activation system.
Locate your downloaded file (usually named metashape-pro_1_8_5_x64.msi or similar). Right-click the file and select . On the welcome screen, click Next to proceed. Step 3: Accept the License Agreement Read through the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Verify the build number (1552) in the file properties or download description to ensure version accuracy. Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard Log into your workstation with administrative privileges. Disable it just during the installation
Metashape 1.8.5 is cross-platform. The installation binaries are distinct for each OS:
Whether you are an archaeologist reconstructing artifacts, a surveyor handling drone data, or a VFX artist creating assets, a clean and correct installation of this specific build is your first step toward success. This article provides a deep dive into the installation process, system requirements, post-installation validation, and troubleshooting for .
Security, updates & support
: Ensure your Windows account has full administrative privileges. Alternatively, right-click the .msi file and select "Run as administrator".