Free Online 3DM to PLY Converter

Here is our free to use 3DM to PLY 3D model converter tool that will take your 3DM file and convert it to the PLY format ready for loading into your favourite 3D modeling package. Our 3D model converter supports batch processing of your files and can convert up to 20 3DM files at one time.

Select File(s)

Drag and drop your files here to upload or click the button above.
A maximum of 20 files can be converted at once.

Please note: Your 3DM file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted 3DM file file before this time.

The 3DM to PLY model conversion tool will analyse your 3DM file and convert its 3D mesh data including vertices, surfaces and where applicable vector normals and texture coordinates to the PLY format whilst maintaining the structural accuracy of your original 3DM 3D model file.

File information for 3DM and PLY

Full Name	Rhinoceros 3D
Extension	3DM
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	x-world/x-3dmf
Format	Binary

The 3DM file format is an advanced 3D graphics format based around the NURBS method of representing 3D data. 3DM files are the native format used by the Rhinoceros 3D CAD application.

The advantages of using 3DM files to store 3D data are primarily down to the mathematically superior NURBS method compared to other 3D formats that store 3D objects as a series of triangles, which is how formats such as STL store 3D data.

3DM Converter Capabilities

As the 3DM format currently does not support the use of material colors when used by tool, your converted model will contain only the mesh geometry, material colors will not be transferred to your converted file.

Full Name	Stanford Triangle Format
Extension	PLY
Type	3D Model/Point Cloud
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Text

The PLY file format, commonly referred to as the Stanford Triangle Format, is a 3D file format that comes in either plain text or binary formats. The PLY format is a mature format and is supported by many popular 3D editing applications.

Due to its ability to handle full-color 3D point clouds, the format is commonly used as a medium of exchange when working with 3D scanners. There are also many 3D models available online in the PLY format.

PLY Converter Capabilities

As the PLY format currently does not support the use of material colors in 3D models when created using our tool, your converted model will contain only the mesh geometry, material colors will not be transferred to your converted PLY file.

How to Convert your 3DM to PLY?

Here are two steps to convert your 3DM to PLY using our free 3DM converter tool.

Upload your 3DM file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the 3DM file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your PLY

Click the download link to receive your PLY file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my 3DM to PLY?

First, click the "Select File" button and choose your 3DM file. We will upload and convert your 3DM file. Once the conversion from 3DM to PLY completes, use the provided link to download your PLY file.

How long does it take to convert my 3DM file to PLY?

We aim to process all 3DM to PLY file conversions as soon as possible; this should take around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer for larger files.

Is the 3DM format suitable for 3D printing?

No. Most 3D printing slicer software will not support the 3DM format. It is recommended to convert your 3DM file to the STL format if you wish to 3D print it.