1. [Inkmirra](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/?lang=en) 2. Scan a tattoo How-to # Scan your tattoo in 3D – with your phone, no app A short video is enough: film your tattoo all around for about 30 seconds, upload the video in the browser, and Inkmirra turns it into a 3D model. Rotate and zoom it, keep it in your journal or share it by link. [Scan now](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/upload) [See the tattoo journey](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/fuer-tattoo-fans) ![Tattoo as a 3D scan: dotwork mandala on the forearm, rotatable 3D model (demo)](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/seo-images/tattoo-3d-scan-unterarm-mandala-800.webp) Forearm mandala as a 3D model (demo model) ## What you need: a phone, light, 30 seconds No scanner and no app install: Inkmirra runs in the browser. Any current smartphone with a camera works, no LiDAR or depth sensor needed. - A smartphone with a camera - Good light - About 30 seconds of filming - For large areas: a second person filming ## Step by step to your 3D model - **Add the tattoo** – Enter title, body area, style and date, and who tattooed it if you like. - **Film** – Film steadily around the area for about 30 seconds in good light. - **Upload** – Upload the video right in the browser. Processing runs on our servers. - **View the 3D model** – You get a textured 3D model to rotate, zoom or view full screen in the viewer. ## Tips for good scans - **Good light** – Bright light shows lines and colours best. - **Slowly all around** – Move the phone steadily once around the area and film it from several angles. - **Keep still** – The person wearing the tattoo stands or sits as still as possible while filming. - **Large areas** – For a sleeve, leg or back, a second person filming helps. One scan can also show several tattoos at once. ## Not an AR filter: your real tattoo in 3D Tattoo preview apps overlay a planned design on the camera image with augmented reality. Inkmirra does something else: it turns your real, existing tattoo into a 3D model. You can rotate and zoom the model and later compare it with new scans of the same tattoo. ## What happens after the scan - **Saved privately** – Your tattoo is private by default. Only you can see it. - **Share if you want** – By link, WhatsApp or e-mail. You can set an expiry, renew or stop links. - **Add it to your journal** – Link the scan to your tattoo and compare it with new scans later. ## Your data stays yours - Tattoos are private by default, only what you share is shared. - Videos are processed on our own self-managed hardware in Berlin. - No ad trackers, we never sell your data. - Export as ZIP and delete at any time in your profile. [Privacy policy →](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/privacy) ## FAQ about scanning tattoos ### Do I need an app? No. Inkmirra runs in the browser. You film with your phone's camera and upload the video. ### Do I need a special phone? No. Any current smartphone with a camera works, no LiDAR or depth sensor needed. ### How long does the video need to be? About 30 seconds, filmed steadily around the area in good light. ### How large can the scanned area be? From a small wrist tattoo to a whole arm, leg or back. For large areas, a second person filming helps. ### Is this an AR filter like tattoo preview apps? No. AR apps overlay a planned design on the camera. Inkmirra turns your real tattoo into a 3D model you can rotate, zoom and later compare with new scans. ### Who sees my scan? Only you. Tattoos are private by default. You can share a link and set an expiry, renew or stop it. ### How much does a scan cost? Up to 3 tattoos with 3D previews in viewer quality are free. Full-quality scans with download are paid per scan, current prices are on the pricing page. ### Where are the videos processed? On our own self-managed hardware in Berlin. ## You might also like - [Tattoo journal](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/tattoo-tagebuch?lang=en) – Notes, photos and 3D scans for each tattoo, with reminders for comparison scans. - [Preserve a tattoo](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/tattoo-festhalten?lang=en) – Keep it in 3D before a cover-up, laser or touch-up, and compare. - [For tattoo fans](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/fuer-tattoo-fans?lang=en) – Your tattoo journey in 3D: every tattoo as a 3D model, shared with one link. - [All features](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/funktionen?lang=en) – Scan, journal, portfolio and API at a glance. - [Pricing](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/preise?lang=en) – Start free, plans for artists and studios, scan sessions for platforms. - [Guide: what is a 3D scan?](https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/ratgeber/tattoo-3d-scan?lang=en) – How photogrammetry turns a phone video into a 3D model. --- Source: https://inkmirra.think3ddd.de/tattoo-scannen?lang=en · Inkmirra, a service by think3ddd (Jacobi & Myadam GbR) · Updated: 2026-11-02