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How to download and install Photosynth on Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are many tools that can create 3D models, but one of the best tools for creating 3D models from your pictures was Photosynth. With the release ofWindows 10and the number of compatibility issues, many users are wondering if Photosynth can work on Windows 10.
As we already mentioned, Photosynth service was used for creating 3D models from digital photographs. This tool was created by Microsoft Live Labs and University of Washington and due to its simplicity it gained tremendous popularity. In order to create a 3D model, this application analyzes your pictures, and by using complex algorithms it detects the differences between similar images, thus creating an interactive 3D model.
Photosynth was first announced in 2006, and in 2008 this tool was released to the public, giving the users the ability to create their own 3D models from photographs. Unfortunately, Microsoft isn’t developing Photosynth anymore, and the last patch for this tool was released in 2010. Although Photosynth might be outdated a bit, it can still work on Windows 10 without any problems.
How to install Photosynth on Windows 10
In order to install Photosynth on Windows 10, you need to do the following:
Bear in mind that in order to view Photosynth 3D models that you created, you’ll need to use Silverlight. We have to mention that Silverlight has certain issues with Windows 10, and you can’t run it in Edge or Google Chrome, so if you plan to use Silverlight, make sure to useInternet Explorer 11orFirefox. You candownload Silverlightfrom Microsoft’s website.
Photosynth works relatively well with Windows 10 since there are no compatibility issues. We had some minor problems while creating a Photosynth account, but other than that there were no major issues. Probably the biggest problem with Photosynth might be Silverlight, so make sure to download Silverlight and use a browser that fully supports it.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
