open3d-cpu
Open3D: A Modern Library for 3D Data Processing.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need CPU-based 3D data processing without GPU requirements. The library is actively maintained, permissively licensed, and widely used in research and production. Install the full open3d package instead if GPU acceleration is essential for your workload.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- This wheel contains CPU functionality only; GPU acceleration requires the full open3d package instead.
- Medium install friction due to 16 runtime dependencies including numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, and pandas.
- Repository is actively maintained with recent commits and 13885 stars, indicating stable community support.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license (permissive) allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both academic and commercial projects.
last release 2025-01-08 (583 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-14 · 13,885 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 113,638 downloads/mo, #12,337 on PyPI
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pip install open3d-cpu
import open3d as o3d
pcd = o3d.io.read_point_cloud('cloud.ply')
o3d.visualization.draw_geometries([pcd])- Performance characteristics and typical throughput for large point cloud datasets
- Specific GPU acceleration capabilities available in the full open3d package versus this CPU variant
- Memory requirements for typical 3D reconstruction workflows
What it is and what it does
Open3D-cpu is a Python library for rapid development of 3D data processing software. It provides optimized implementations of 3D data structures (point clouds, meshes, images) and algorithms for common tasks like scene reconstruction, surface alignment, and visualization. The library is designed for both research and production use, with support for PyTorch and TensorFlow integration for machine learning workflows.
This CPU-only variant trades GPU acceleration for simpler deployment and lower system requirements. It includes visualization capabilities, physically based rendering, and a comprehensive set of geometric algorithms. The package has 16 runtime dependencies including numpy, scikit-learn, and matplotlib, and supports Python 3.8 through 3.12 on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Use it for
- Load and visualize point cloud data from depth sensors or LiDAR for inspection and analysis
- Perform 3D reconstruction from RGB-D image sequences or multi-view captures
- Align and register multiple 3D scans for surface reconstruction or model building
- Preprocess 3D geometry data for machine learning pipelines using PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Convert between 3D file formats (PLY, OBJ, PCD) and perform mesh operations
Worth the install?
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Yes, if you need CPU-based 3D data processing without GPU requirements.
The library is actively maintained, permissively licensed, and widely used in research and production. Install the full open3d package instead if GPU acceleration is essential for your workload.
Install
open3d-cpu on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to 16 runtime dependencies including numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, and pandas. Repository is actively maintained with recent commits and 13885 stars, indicating stable community support.
This wheel contains CPU functionality only; GPU acceleration requires the full open3d package instead.
License in practice
MIT license (permissive) allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it suitable for both academic and commercial projects.
Quickstart
pip install open3d-cpu
import open3d as o3d
pcd = o3d.io.read_point_cloud('cloud.ply')
o3d.visualization.draw_geometries([pcd])Verify before relying
- Performance characteristics and typical throughput for large point cloud datasets
- Specific GPU acceleration capabilities available in the full open3d package versus this CPU variant
- Memory requirements for typical 3D reconstruction workflows
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.8 |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 16 packagesnumpydashwerkzeugflasknbformatconfigargparseipywidgetsaddictpillowmatplotlibpandaspyyamlscikit-learntqdmpyquaternionpywinpty |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 583 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 113,638 / month, #12,337 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 3 - AlphaEnvironment :: MacOS XEnvironment :: Win32 (MS Windows)Environment :: X11 ApplicationsIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: EducationIntended Audience :: Other AudienceIntended Audience :: Science/ResearchLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseNatural Language :: EnglishOperating System :: MacOS :: MacOS XOperating System :: Microsoft :: WindowsOperating System :: POSIX :: LinuxProgramming Language :: CProgramming Language :: C++Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: EducationTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: 3D ModelingTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: 3D RenderingTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: CaptureTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Graphics ConversionTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: ViewersTopic :: Scientific/EngineeringTopic :: Scientific/Engineering :: MathematicsTopic :: Scientific/Engineering :: VisualizationTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Utilities |
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