Free Online FBX to PLY Converter

Here is our free to use FBX to PLY 3D model converter tool that will take your FBX 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 FBX 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 FBX file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted FBX file file before this time.

The FBX to PLY model conversion tool will analyse your FBX 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 FBX 3D model file.

File information for FBX and PLY

Full Name	Autodesk Filmbox
Extension	FBX
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Text

The FBX format, which is short for Filmbox, is a 3D modeling format developed by Autodesk with the aim of making it an open and easy-to-use way to distribute 3D models. The format started out in the mid-1990s and quickly gained traction, with its development continuing to this day.

Along with compatibility with Autodesk's Maya and 3Ds Max applications, FBX files have gained support with other 3D model editors, including Blender.

Mesh Geometry

An FBX file is composed of 3D mesh data, including vertices, faces, normals, textures, and animations, in a text and binary format to produce a portable file that is both easy to develop and compact and efficient as a medium for the distribution of models and full 3D scenes.

FBX Converter Capabilities

As materials containing texture and color information are both supported by the FBX format, our tool will do its best to include these materials, including any texture files, in the 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 materials containing color information is supported by the FBX and PLY formats, our tool will do its best to include this in the converted PLY file.

How to Convert your FBX to PLY?

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

Upload your FBX file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the FBX 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 FBX to PLY?

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

How long does it take to convert my FBX file to PLY?

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

Is the FBX format suitable for 3D printing?

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