How It Works

Learn how to use the Geometric Measurement Tool

What is the Geometric Measurement Tool?

The Geometric Measurement Tool is a powerful web application designed to measure complex geometries in images. It's perfect for analyzing:

Photos

Measure distances and areas in regular photographs

Aerial Imagery

Analyze distances and areas from drone or satellite photos

Maps

Take measurements directly from map images

How to Use

1

Upload Your Image

Click the "Upload Image" button and select a photo, aerial image, or map. The image will be displayed on the canvas, ready for measurements.

2

Draw a Reference Line

Select the "Line" tool and draw a line on an object with a known measurement. The line will be automatically selected when you finish drawing.

Tip: Hold Shift while drawing to snap lines to 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270°.

3

Set the Reference

With the line selected (automatically after drawing), enter its real-world measurement, choose the unit (mm, cm, m, or km), and click "Set Reference".

Alternative: Use "Apply Scale" if you know the scale ratio (e.g., 1:400).

4

Measure Away!

Now you can draw lines and polygons to measure distances and areas. All measurements will be calculated automatically based on your reference.

  • Line Tool: Measure distances and perimeters
  • Polygon Tool: Measure complex areas and perimeters
  • Labels Toggle: Show/hide measurement values on the canvas
  • Magnifier: Zoom in for precise point placement

Common Use Cases

Construction & Architecture

Measure distances and areas from architectural plans, construction site photos, or building blueprints.

Land Surveying

Calculate land areas, plot boundaries, and distances from aerial imagery or survey maps.

Geographic Analysis

Measure distances between locations, calculate areas of regions, or analyze spatial relationships on maps.

Pro Tips

  • Use the Magnifier tool for precise measurements on detailed images
  • Hold Shift while drawing lines to snap to cardinal angles (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)
  • Use Delete or Backspace to remove selected measurements
  • Toggle Labels on to see measurements directly on the canvas
  • Choose an object with a clearly visible and known measurement for your reference