Free Online JPG to PCD Converter

With our JPG to PCD converter, you can effortlessly convert your JPG image file into a 3D heightmap model, which can then be loaded into your favourite 3D editing software. Our image to PCD tool can batch convert up to 20 JPG files at one time and quickly turn them into 3D models.

Select File(s)

Or drag and drop your files here to upload.
A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

Please note: Your JPG file, once uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload, so please download your converted JPG file before this time.

Our JPG to PCD image conversion tool comes with a set of options allowing you to fine-tune the details of how the 3D model is generated. Once you have selected a file, you will see a button, which you can click to reveal adjustable properties such as whether the tool should use a Heightmap or Extrude algorithm to create the 3D model. There are also properties to control the size and detail of the model.

How to Convert your JPG to PCD Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your JPG to PCD using our fast and free JPG converter tool.

Upload your JPG file

Click the "Upload a JPG File" button, then select a JPG to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your PCD

Click the download link to receive your PCD file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my JPG file to PCD?

First, click the "Upload..." button and select your JPG file to upload. Your JPG file will be uploaded to our servers. When the JPG to PCD conversion has completed, you can download your PCD file right away.

How long does it take to convert my JPG to PCD?

We aim to process all JPG to PCD conversions as quickly as possible; this usually takes around 5 seconds; however, this can be longer for certain files, so please be patient.

How accurate is the conversion to the PCD 3D point cloud format?

Our JPG conversion tool will extract only the vertex data from your JPG file. This will then be used to create the final PCD file.

How is the 3D model generated from my JPG image?

Our tool uses a Heightmap process whereby the PCD 3D model is created based on the luminosity of the individual pixels in your JPG image.

Is there a limit to the size of my image?

Yes, to ensure our tool converts the JPG image quickly and with a reasonable final file size, your tool will resize any image larger than 600x600 pixels.

File format information for JPG and PCD

Extension	JPG
Full Name	Joint Photographic Experts Group
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/jpeg
Format	Binary
Opens With	Paint.Net, Photoshop

A JPG file is a compressed and highly efficient image file format whose aim is to store photographic-quality images using a fraction of the storage space compared to other lossy and non-lossy image compression methods available at the time.

The compression used by JPG encoders is "lossy", meaning image colours that are not perceptible to the human eye are discarded during the compression process. The removal of this colour data greatly reduces the size of the final JPG file with no discernible loss in quality.

Due to their compact and high-quality format, JPG files are one of the primary image formats used by websites, digital and phone/tablet cameras, and more. This widespread support means JPG files can be edited within most popular image editing software.

Extension	PCD
Full Name	Point Cloud Library
Type	3D Model/Point Cloud
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Binary

The PCD file format, short for Point Cloud Data, is a 3D graphics format designed specifically for storing 3D point clouds. A point cloud is simply a collection of points in 3D space, along with optional colour information.

Points are stored within the PCD file in the form of their X, Y, and Z coordinates. If the point is to be rendered in a particular colour, this is also included with the coordinate. PCD files can be either plain ASCII text or binary in format, with the binary format being more compact.

PCD files can be opened with several 3D editing packages and also converted to other point cloud formats, such as PTX, using our suite of PCD conversion tools that are designed specifically for point cloud data conversion.

Information for converting from JPG to PCD

Our JPG converter will convert your JPG file to a 3D model using the Heightmap process, whereby 2D pixels, based on their luminosity, are converted into 3D space to create a full 3D PCD model ready for download for further processing in your favourite 3D editing package or for printing on a 3D printer.