Free Online PLY to DAE Converter

Here is our free to use PLY to DAE 3D model converter tool that will take your PLY file and convert it to the DAE 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 PLY 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 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.

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

File information for PLY and DAE

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 PLY format, our tool will do its best to include this in the converted file.

Full Name	COLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity
Extension	DAE
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	text/xml
Format	Text

The Khronos Group created the DAE file, a 3D model file format. The format is an XML text-based format, storing the 3D model information in a standardized XML structure, ensuring it is easy to add additional features without introducing compatibility issues.

Many 3D editing applications support the importing and exporting of DAE files, including the popular 3D editor Blender.

Mesh Geometry

DAE files support mesh geometry along with various types of surface definitions, from simple triangles to full polygon meshes. It has support for face and vertex normals and texture coordinates too. Mesh elements defined within the XML structure can be shared between multiple 3D objects within the final rendered scene.

DAE Converter Capabilities

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

How to Convert your PLY to DAE?

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

Upload your PLY file

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

Download your DAE

Click the download link to receive your DAE file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my PLY to DAE?

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

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

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

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.