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RadianceKit

Turn your photos into 3D Gaussian Splats locally on a Mac.

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Tracking since 2026-06-03. Saturation 18%.

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What is RadianceKit?

RadianceKit is a macOS application that converts ordinary photographs into 3D Gaussian Splats, a modern representation for novel view synthesis. It solves the problem of creating high-quality 3D scenes from 2D images without needing cloud processing or complex command-line tools. The app runs entirely on your Mac, leveraging local compute for privacy and speed. Based on community signals so far, RadianceKit appears to be a fresh launch on Product Hunt, targeting photographers, 3D artists, and developers who want to experiment with 3D reconstruction. The tool simplifies the workflow of generating Gaussian Splats, which traditionally required deep learning frameworks and GPU clusters. While specific performance benchmarks and supported image formats are not yet detailed, the core value proposition is clear: a native, user-friendly interface for a cutting-edge 3D technique.

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Key features

  • Runs locally on Mac
  • Converts photos to 3D Gaussian Splats
  • No cloud processing required
  • Simple drag-and-drop workflow
  • Privacy-preserving local computation

Who should use this

Photographers, 3D artists, and developers interested in 3D reconstruction from photos, especially those who want a local, easy-to-use tool for generating Gaussian Splats without command-line expertise.

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RadianceKit is the first native macOS app for 3D Gaussian Splatting. Drop in photos or video of any object or scene — it aligns the cameras, trains the model, and renders a photorealistic 3D reconstruction, all locally on your Mac's GPU. No Python, no CUDA, no cloud. Simple Mode for one-click results, Scene-Class Presets (Render/Outdoor/Indoor), and full Expert control. Export to 6 formats, orbit videos, and web viewers. M1+, $7.99 one-time, 3-day trial.
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