Depth Map Creator

Depth Map Creator is a software utility with a pretty self-explanatory name, as it allows users to create depth maps, which contain information related to the distances between different surfaces. The newly created stereo-pair images are designed to give you two views of the same scene, one intended for the left eye, and the other for the right one.

Since this a portable program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry. You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you.

It sports a simplistic interface that offers quick access to all its main functions. The application provides some configuration settings to tinker with, but they are not simple to comprehend if you don't have the necessary experience. Since the layout is not quite intuitive, you should rely on the help menu to get an idea of how this program functions.

You are allowed to select a left and right image, provided that the file format is BMP, PNG, TIFF or JPEG. Unfortunately, you cannot drag and drop the files directly into the primary panel, so you should use the built-in browse button instead.

Depth Map Creator gives users the possibility to specify the analyzed fragment size, pick the maximum horizontal and vertical parallax, choose between source or gradient image analyzing modes, and select the quality of the depth map. It bundles smoothing options, as you can pick the outline image level and smoothing degree.

The generated images can be saved to BMP, PNG or TIFF, and it also offers time estimation for completing the job. By default, the images are saved to the same location as the original files, and have the same filename.

In conclusion, Depth Map Creator can give you a hand whenever you need to create depth maps. The GUI still needs some improvements for making the entire process more intuitive for its users.