High-Performance Gaussian Splat Rendering with NUBIGON v7.2.0
Reality capture is entering a new era. At the forefront of this shift are Gaussian Splats, a cutting-edge representation method that allows for photorealistic rendering of complex scenes using point-based graphics. With NUBIGON v7.2.0, we’re thrilled to announce full support for high-performance Gaussian Splat (3DGS) rendering—built for creators working at the edge of what’s possible.
What Are Gaussian Splats?
Gaussian Splats are a modern addition to meshes and point clouds. Unlike 3D point clouds, splats carry rich information, such as orientation, opacity, scale, and color, and are rendered as view-dependent ellipsoids. The result is highly realistic visuals that preserve the fidelity of the original scan or reconstruction.
This breakthrough method, popularized by research initiatives spearheaded by NVIDIA and the broader academic community, rapidly reshapes how we visualize large-scale reality capture data.
Rendering Massive 3DGS
With NUBIGON v7.2.0, our high-performance rendering engine now supports Gaussian Splats—enabling smooth navigation and cinematic flythroughs, even across massive, complex datasets. Built-in Level-of-Detail (LOD) ensures consistent visual quality and real-time performance at any scale.
XGRIDS, Postshot, and a New Wave of Capture Tools
Just as NUBIGON evolves, so too does the ecosystem of capture technologies. Tools like XGRIDS, a SLAM-based laser scanning solution, now offer integrated workflows to generate Gaussian Splats directly. Combined with platforms like Postshot, which provide high-quality 3DGS outputs from photogrammetry, these tools are helping democratize next-generation capture and visualization workflows.
We’re proud to support this expanding landscape by offering creators an intuitive, performant environment to showcase their data—whether captured via drones, handheld scanners, or automated reconstruction platforms.
Why This Matters
As reality capture projects become more ambitious—scanning entire facilities, cities, or geological formations—the data volume quickly grows out of hand. Many tools begin to struggle under the weight. Worse yet, some impose file size limitations or introduce cost barriers for storing or rendering large datasets.
That’s where NUBIGON comes in. Our commitment to high-performance, hardware-agnostic rendering now extends to Gaussian Splats. If you’ve been looking for a tool to visualize and animate 3DGS data without compromise, this is your moment.
A Note for Postshot Users
To ensure correct model orientation when viewing Postshot-generated Gaussian Splats in NUBIGON:
Open the file via File > Open Gaussian Splats
Select the model in the Object List
Go to Object Inspector > Transform Attributes
Set Rotate X to -90
See It in Action
We’re incredibly grateful to creators like Adam Havkin for sharing their 3DGS captures with the community. The video at the start of the page features two dynamic indoor scenes captured with XGRIDS and a large-scale reconstruction from Postshot.
Try It Now
🚀 Download NUBIGON v7.2.0 and experience Gaussian Splat rendering at full throttle.
Whether visualizing urban environments or showcasing cultural heritage captured with 3DGS, NUBIGON now gives you the power to do so, with photorealism and performance.
