Common Scan Issues

In this article:

• Large parts of the scan are missing / too many holes in the scan
• Scan image contains significant distortion or noise
• Scan image looks pixelated or not crisp; text is jagged or hard to read
• Scan image has wobbly edges
• Scan image is dark and has noise
• Movement during the scan process
• Scanning reflective surfaces
• Scanning with a projector that is out of focus
• Scanning very thin materials

Understanding the scan process and certain scan results might be tricky at first. In this article, we'll cover the common scan issues and how to resolve them.

Large parts of the scan are missing / too many holes in the scan

Most likely due to one of the following

• The projector is not bright enough
• Scene materials are too dark
• Too much ambient light (sunlight, etc)

Possible solutions