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Free Online PLY to OBJ Converter

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

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 OBJ 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 OBJ format whilst maintaining the structural accuracy of your original PLY 3D model file.

File information for PLY and OBJ

Full NameStanford Triangle Format
ExtensionPLY
Type3D Model/Point Cloud
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatText

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 NameWavefront
ExtensionOBJ
Type3D Model
Mime Typetext/plain
FormatText

An OBJ file is a text-based file format used for the storage of 3D model data. The format was developed in the 1980s by Wavefront Technologies as a means to store the geometric mesh data associated with a 3D model. It has garnered widespread support in the following years, and you will find options to load from and save to the OBJ format in most modern 3D modeling applications.

As OBJ files are essentially text files, they can grow quite large when working with large and detailed 3D models.

Mesh Geometry

Within a 3D OBJ file are lists of vertices, mesh faces, face normals, texture coordinates, and more. The vertices, normals, and texture coordinates are stored in a continuous list and are indexed referenced within a separate list of mesh faces, ensuring optimal use of space within the file. A mesh face may contain three or more points, each of which can use a unique vector normal and texture coordinate.

OBJ Converter Capabilities

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

How to Convert your PLY to OBJ?

Here are two steps to convert your PLY to OBJ 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 OBJ

Click the download link to receive your OBJ file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my PLY to OBJ?

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 OBJ completes, use the provided link to download your OBJ file.

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

We aim to process all PLY to OBJ 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.

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