# Third Party Scans

The Multiset developer portal now supports integration with third-party scanning platforms, including **Matterport**, **NavVis**, and **Leica**, to streamline the creation of high-accuracy **Visual Positioning Systems (VPS)**. Developers can utilize these industry-leading scanning tools to generate the required data for precise localization and AR experiences.

#### Input Requirements:

* **File Format**: All scans must be exported in **.e57** format to ensure compatibility with the Multiset platform.
* **Panoramas**: Panoramic images must be included in all scans. These are essential for capturing comprehensive environmental data.
* **Scan Density**: The density of both the scans and the accompanying images should be **high**. Increased density ensures better visual mapping and localization accuracy.

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**Panoramas can be cubic or epirrectangular format, based on the vendor. The system detects the pano format.**
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## List of Supported Scanners

1. Matterport Pro 2 and 3: [E57 export](https://docs.multiset.ai/basics/third-party-scans/matterport-e57) and [MatterPak](https://docs.multiset.ai/basics/third-party-scans/matterport-e57/matterpak-files)
2. [Leica Scans](https://docs.multiset.ai/basics/third-party-scans/leica-scans)
3. [NavVis Scans](https://docs.multiset.ai/basics/third-party-scans/navvis-scans)
4. [Xgrids Scans](https://docs.multiset.ai/basics/third-party-scans/xgrids-scans)
5. [Faro Scans](https://docs.multiset.ai/basics/third-party-scans/faro-scans)

#### Benefits of High-Density Scans:

* Enhanced environmental detail for improved VPS accuracy.
* Better alignment and anchoring of AR experiences in real-world environments.
* Seamless integration with Multiset’s tools for large-scale AR deployments.

By leveraging Matterport, NavVis, and Leica’s advanced capabilities, developers can create precise and persistent AR experiences.