XYN™ Spatial Capture Solution Now Available with Object Scanning and Flexible Plans for a Wider Range of Creators

Subscription Plans and Online Purchasing Make Professional Spatial Content Creation More Accessible

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony's XYN™ (/zin/) spatial capture solution, which enables creators to capture real-world objects and environments and generate high-quality 3DCG (3D Computer Graphics) assets, is now available in the United States (excluding U.S. territories) and Canada, through a range of flexible purchasing options. XYN is a suite of solutions that supports spatial content creation. The spatial capture solution consists of three applications: XYN Spatial Scan Navi, a smartphone application¹ that assists with capturing spatial content; XYN Spatial Scan, a cloud application (available on XYN website) that generates high-quality 3DCG assets from real-world spaces; and XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin, a rendering plugin that displays generated assets for applications such as virtual production².

Since the initial announcement in April 2026, XYN spatial capture solution has added software updates to all three applications, to support the creation of 3DCG assets for a wider range of subjects, from props and consumer products to vehicles and larger industrial assets. This expands opportunities across VFX production, gaming, virtual production, digital twin creation, product visualization, and immersive digital experiences.

In addition, multiple subscription plans, token options, and online credit card purchasing make the solution accessible to freelance production professionals, small production teams, studios, and enterprise customers. Users can select the package that best aligns with their creative workflows, project scale, budget, and production requirements.

Each plan includes application licenses, while paid plans³ provide token allocations for 3DCG asset generation and the free plan offers the ability to purchase tokens individually, as needed. Additional tokens can be purchased and are planned to be supported across additional XYN applications in the future.^{4 5}

Key Updates Since April 2026 Announcement of XYN Spatial Capture Solution

(1) XYN Spatial Scan | 3DCG Generation Algorithm Adds Support for Object Generation

XYN Venus Algorithm⁹, the 3DCG generation algorithm powering XYN Spatial Scan, supports object creation in addition to generating background assets for virtual production. Users can specify the range of the object to be generated, enabling high-quality conversion of real-world objects into 3DCG assets complete with transparency and gloss, which can be displayed on PCs and compatible smartphones, and options for large LED walls complete with support for HDR (high dynamic range) and color management. This enables a variety of 3DCG asset production applications, including props for films and games and reference materials for product design. In addition, users can configure parameters such as generation quality and color workflow to accommodate different data usage and workflows for each application.

(2) XYN Spatial Scan Navi | Subject-Specific Guidance Supports Efficient Object Capture

Object: Assist Mode which is designed for object capture, can intuitively specify the scan area according to the subject size¹⁰, supporting efficient capture. By guiding users to maintain a consistent distance from the subject, the application enables them to capture the entire circumference of the subject with confidence.

(3) XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin| Enhanced Rendering and Creative Features 

The plugin enhances operability and functionality to improve image quality in virtual production environments and help creators achieve their intended visual expression. When displaying generated assets in Unreal Engine®, proprietary capabilities such as splat editing, splat processing, and flicker suppression improve image quality and production flexibility.

XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin can also be used in virtual production workflows employing green screens or LED walls.

In addition to its existing support for Unreal Engine and Disguise RendererStream, the plugin supports integration with Aximmetry's virtual production platform.

New XYN Initiative for Co-Creation with Creators

As a new initiative in XYN software development, Sony plans to begin rolling out Lab apps by the end of 2026¹¹, which will allow creators to test features and algorithms under development within the XYN platform. Feedback from creators will be continuously incorporated into feature improvements and future development to enhance the quality of the applications offered.

Feedback from the Community

"XYN is one of those tools that makes hard to film locations easy to capture as a digital asset, process it, and bring it back to your LED volume or to your green screen stage," said Erik "Wolfie" Wolford, Director of Photography. "It provides high quality, fillable scans from your phone mounted to your mirrorless camera. It makes it easy to scan a location, and 'digitally fold and hold' it, in case you need to do reshoots later on. I see so many uses for this well integrated tool."

"Not only can we capture historical buildings and generate photorealistic 3DCG assets with the XYN spatial capture solution — we are also preserving history, with a faithful model of structures and locations as they stand at a specific point in time," said Justin Kirchhoff, Virtual Production Supervisor Virtual Production Institute College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts for Texas A&M University. "As our campus changes and technologies explore new data sets, we foresee using the solution in many spaces beyond virtual production. And once props and animated CG objects can live inside these captured environments, the range of what we can create will open up even further."

By registering for an XYN account, users can take advantage of certain application features and purchase additional tokens to generate 3DCG assets.

More information and details on the service and applications:

• Product website:
  • English: https://xyn.sony.net/en/products/xyn_spatial_capture_solution 
  • French Canadian: https://xyn.sony.net/fr-ca/products/xyn_spatial_capture_solution
• Product video: https://youtu.be/tNxEc2ljS2Y 

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¹ Application compatible with iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max with OS iOS 18, 26 or later

² See XYN spatial capture solution for details. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.

³ The pricing shown is current as of the time of announcement and is subject to change without notice. Please visit English: https://xyn.sony.net/en/pricing or French Canadian: https://xyn.sony.net/fr-ca/pricing for the latest pricing plans and details.

⁴ Paid subscription plans automatically renew at the then-current rate unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel automatic renewal at any time without penalty through your account settings. Tokens expire six (6) months from the date of grant, regardless of whether they have been used. Tokens are non-refundable.

⁵ Future availability of token use across additional applications is subject to change and is not guaranteed. See XYN Terms of Paid Service.

⁶ A token is required to generate 3DCG assets in XYN Spatial Scan.

⁷ The features available in the app vary depending on your subscription plan. Please visit our website for more details: English: https://xyn.sony.net/en/pricing or French Canadian: https://xyn.sony.net/fr-ca/pricing.

⁸ 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less. 

⁹ 3DCG asset generation using XYN Venus consumes tokens.

¹⁰ There are limitations on the size of subjects that can be captured.

¹¹ Specifications and features are subject to change or be discontinued without notice.

SOURCE Sony Electronics