# Colorization of Point Clouds ## Summary Once a Point Cloud has been created and calibrated and the Camera(s) have also been calibrated, the .cloud file is ready to have RGB extraction applied to it. ## Details SpatialExplorer enables the user to colorize a point cloud using a variety of metrics all derived from a ray-based algorithm for customizable extraction. ## **Video Walkthrough** {% embed url="" %} ### Extract Color From Camera Images * To colorize a loaded CLOUD file, select the **"**colorize cloud" tool by clicking on the paint bucket icon from the point cloud tools list ![Opening Cloud Colorization tool ](/files/-M_XQLKMjQbMHdGiaCg3) * Upon opening, the Colorize Cloud tool provides multiple options for RGB extraction. * How a singular point derives the RGB value extracted into it is based off of one of four options: * **Distance** * **Time** * **Smooth (requires Pro license)** * **Flashlight (requires Pro license)** ![Cloud Colorization tool](/files/-M_XSRy7NxnnlCN7EiSN) * The "Distance Metric used", along with the user selected parameters, dictates how each point is colorized. * It is recommended to try all of the distance metrics available until you arrive at a desirable result. * The "Smoothing range", "Sharpness factor (smooth only)", and "Position tolerance \[m]" settings above are recommended for colorization. * Click "OK" to begin pointcloud colorization processing * After colorization is complete, SpatialExplorer will allow the user to accept or cancel the colorization of the point cloud. * The cloud will display the newly colorized points, enabling the user to analyze the point cloud and accept or cancel the extraction. * Once the colorization is accepted, the newly found RGB values displayed in the point cloud must be saved in order to permanently write the RGB values to the .cloud file. * Use the 'save cloud' tool to write these values to the .cloud file. ![](/files/-M_XUEsHpnDSwU9cKuDR) ### **Extract Color From Orthomosaic** * Colorization of the point cloud can also be accomplished through the use of an orthomosaic created outside of SpatialExplorer. * 'Open File' to open an orthomosaic with geospatial reference created outside of SpatialExplorer * Highlight the orthomosaic in the project window and use the 'colorize cloud' button --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs-6.phoenixlidar.com/lidarmill-desktop/post-processing/workflow-kk/colorization-of-point-clouds.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.