Does ATIS.cloud read Leica files?

Yes. ATIS.cloud reads LGSx, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and RCP directly. • LGSx: Leica's proprietary format • E57: open standard exportable from Cyclone • LAS, LAZ, RCS, and RCP: also directly supported • PTX: requires prior export or conversion to E57 or LGSx Supported formats open in the browser with no Leica license on the client side.

Can I share a Leica scan without a Leica license?

Yes, it is one of ATIS.cloud's main strengths. • Your client opens a link and sees the 3D scan in their browser • No Leica license or Cyclone on the client side • They can measure, annotate, and navigate freely Where Cyclone is needed for processing, ATIS.cloud makes the result accessible to everyone.

Does ATIS.cloud work with the BLK360 and RTC360?

Yes. Scans from the BLK360, RTC360, and ScanStation can be viewed in ATIS.cloud. Use LGSx or E57 directly. If the source file is PTX, export or convert it to E57 or LGSx first, then upload it.

I use Leica and another brand. Is that compatible?

Yes, ATIS.cloud is compatible with all scanner manufacturers. • Centralize your Leica, FARO, Trimble, and other scans in one place • Directly supported formats: E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, RCP, and LGSx • Identical on all plans You are not locked into any brand.

Are large Leica scans handled?

Yes. ATIS.cloud processes files server-side, up to 1 TB per file. • No hardware constraint on the client side • Progressive streaming for smooth navigation • Even a job-site laptop is enough Your Leica scans stay usable without maxing out a local machine.

Your Leica point clouds, online and shareable

Leica scanners produce high-quality point clouds, processed in Leica Cyclone. ATIS.cloud reads LGSx, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and RCP directly. A PTX file must first be exported or converted to E57 or LGSx.

Key points

Directly supports LGSx, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and RCP. A PTX must be exported or converted to E57 or LGSx.
Visualization and link sharing, with no Leica license for your clients.
Files up to 1 TB, data sovereignty across 22+ countries.
ATIS.cloud is compatible with all scanner manufacturers, not just Leica.

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Leica Geosystems, a 3D scanning reference

Leica Geosystems (Hexagon group) builds high-end laser scanners used in surveying, construction, and industry. Its point clouds are processed in Leica Cyclone. LGSx and E57 work directly with ATIS.cloud; a PTX must be exported or converted to E57 or LGSx.

Common Leica scanners

Leica covers precise static scanning and mobile scanning.

Leica BLK360

A compact, lightweight laser scanner, valued for its quick setup on job sites and indoors.

Leica RTC360

A high-end terrestrial scanner, fast and precise, with field-assisted registration.

Leica ScanStation

The precision scanner line for demanding surveys in topography and industry.

Leica BLK2GO

A handheld mobile scanner that captures while you walk, using SLAM.

Leica formats and ATIS.cloud

ATIS.cloud reads LGSx, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and RCP directly, with no Leica license or Cyclone on the client side. A PTX requires prior export or conversion:

LGSx: Leica's proprietary format
E57: open standard exportable from Cyclone
LAS and LAZ: geospatial standards
RCS and RCP: Autodesk formats supported without an Autodesk license
PTX: requires prior export or conversion to E57 or LGSx

What ATIS.cloud adds to your Leica workflow

Sharing without a Leica license

Your client has no Leica license? Send a link, they see the 3D scan in their browser, with nothing to install.

Direct reading of Leica formats

LGSx, E57, LAS, LAZ, RCS, and RCP open directly in ATIS.cloud. A PTX must first be exported or converted to E57 or LGSx.

Compatible with all scanners

Using Leica and another brand? ATIS.cloud centralizes all your scans, regardless of the manufacturer, in one place.

Data sovereignty

Your data hosted across 22+ countries, closest to you, with GDPR and CCPA compliance. An asset for public contracts.

Leica Cyclone and ATIS.cloud, side by side

Cyclone registers and processes your Leica scans, ATIS.cloud makes them viewable and shareable online. The two are complementary, not competitors.

	Leica Cyclone	ATIS.cloud
Scan registration and processing
Viewing in the browser, no install
Sharing with a client by link
Reading LGSx without a Leica license
Large files server-side	Local machine	Up to 1 TB
Centralize multiple scanner brands	Leica	All manufacturers
Sovereign hosting		22+ countries

From your Leica scanner to ATIS.cloud in 3 steps

Export or get the file

Use LGSx or E57 directly. If the source file is PTX, export or convert it to E57 or LGSx first.

Upload to ATIS.cloud

Upload the file, processing happens server-side.

Share by link

Send a link to your clients, they see the scan with no Leica license.

What our customers say

Discover why over 2,600+ companies trust us.

"ATIS.cloud allowed us to reduce delivery time by 2 hours per project. Our clients can view scans immediately."

2h saved per deliverable

James

Licensed Surveyor, Horizon Surveying

"The interface is intuitive and comparing with our BIM models has become child's play. A real productivity gain."

+40% productivity

Sarah

BIM Manager, Arcadia Construction Group

"We were able to abandon our expensive on-premise solution. ATIS.cloud is much more accessible and simpler."

Affordable pricing

Michael

Technical Director, Meridian Industries

"Sharing has revolutionized how we work with our clients. No need to explain how to install an application anymore."

0 client friction

Emma

Heritage Manager, Atlas Heritage Foundation

Data sovereignty in 22+ countries

GDPR / CCPA Compliant

SSL Encryption

No data resale

FAQ: Leica scanner point clouds

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