To install Agisoft Metashape Professional version 1.8.5 (Build 15522), you must download the specific installer from the official Agisoft Downloads page and follow the standard Windows setup wizard, which allows for both licensed activation and a 30-day fully-featured trial. This specific build is a mature release within the 1.x branch, known for stabilizing Python 3.8 scripting and enhancing radiometric data handling for multispectral imagery. Installation Steps for Windows
Unlike SaaS products, build 1552 allows you to freeze your environment. If you are managing a multi-month reconstruction project, do the following: agisoft metashape professional 185 build 1552 install
| Component | Recommendation for 1.8.5 (build 1552) |
|-----------|----------------------------------------|
| GPU | NVIDIA with CUDA 11.x (Ampere/GA102 optimal), or OpenCL 2.0+ |
| VRAM | 8GB+ for dense cloud and mesh generation |
| RAM | 32GB minimum (64GB+ for >500 images) |
| Storage | SSD required – temporary folder (scratch/) can exceed 100GB |
| Python version | Embedded 3.9.7 – external site-packages not inherited by default | To install Agisoft Metashape Professional version 1
(macOS) file. For Windows, follow the setup wizard by accepting the license agreement and selecting the installation path, typically C:\Program Files\Agisoft\Metashape Pro Activation: Install: Click "Install" and wait 2-4 minutes