# Potree

> WebGL point cloud viewer for large datasets such as LiDAR scans.

- Category: [JavaScript map & geospatial visualization libraries](https://awesomedataviz.com/categories/javascript-maps/)
- Website: http://potree.org
- Repository: https://github.com/potree/potree
- License: Other
- Language: JavaScript
- Status: Maintained (commits in the last 12 months)
- GitHub stars: 5,628
- Commits in the last 12 months: 1
- Contributors: 43
- Last commit: Jan 8, 2026
- Latest release: 1.8.2 (Dec 12, 2023)
- Topics: 3D & scientific visualization, GPU-accelerated & WebGL visualization, Visualizing large datasets

## Overview

Potree is a JavaScript mapping library. Its GitHub repository has 5,628 stars, 1,366 forks, and 43 contributors. It is maintained with 1 commit in the last 12 months; the most recent commit was on Jan 8, 2026. The latest release, 1.8.2, was published on Dec 12, 2023.

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