Free Online PLY Converter

This is our free-to-use PLY file conversion tool that can be used to convert your PLY file into any number of other 3D model formats. Our PLY converter will extract the 3D model geometry contained within your file and accurately convert it to the desired format without any loss of detail. Our PLY converter also has a batch processing mode whereby you may upload up to a maximum of 20 files to be converted in one go.

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 PLY file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted PLY file file before this time.
Our PLY conversion tool supports converting to the following file types: BLEND, DAE, FBX, GLB, OBJ, SKP, STL

Our PLY converter will extract the vertices, faces, and other geometric data that forms the structure of your 3D model and convert it to the requested format. If the selected format supports external texture files, these can be uploaded along with your PLY model file, and these will be processed accordingly.

PLY file information

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.

As mentioned, the PLY format comes in either binary or plain text formats, with the binary format being the more common of the two due to the smaller file sizes. Due to its age and capabilities, the PLY format is considered a legacy format, as there are more efficient modern alternatives such as GLB and DAE.

PLY Converter Capabilities

As materials containing color information is supported by the PLY format, our tool will do its best to include this in the converted file.

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How to Convert your PLY file Online?

Here are 3 simple steps to convert your PLY file using our free PLY file file conversion tool.

Upload your PLY file

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

Select file type

Select the file type to convert your PLY file to using the list of available types.

Download your file

Click the download link to get your converted file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use the PLY file conversion tools?

Yes, there is no cost to using our conversion tools.

Are there any PLY file conversion limits?

At this time, we do not have any usage limits other than the maximum of 20 file uploads per conversion run.

How long do I need to wait for my converted file to be completed?

The size of your PLY file will affect processing times, so please allow for this. For smaller files of around 5MB, our tools will aim to have it completed within a few seconds.

How is my PLY file converted, whats involved?

When you upload your file to our site, we use a set of bespoke conversion components to, as accurately as possible, convert your file to the requested format. When the conversion is complete you will see a download link with which to retrieve your converted file.

Is the PLY format suitable for 3D printing?

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