Free Online JPG to PLY Converter

With our JPG to PLY 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 PLY 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 PLY 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 PLY Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your JPG to PLY 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 PLY

Click the download link to receive your PLY file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my JPG file to PLY?

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 PLY conversion has completed, you can download your PLY file right away.

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

We aim to process all JPG to PLY 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 PLY 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 PLY file.

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

Our tool uses a Heightmap process whereby the PLY 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 PLY

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	PLY
Full Name	Stanford Triangle Format
Type	3D Model/Point Cloud
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Text
Opens With	Blender, MeshLab

The PLY format, also known as the Standard Triangle Format, is a popular 3D model file format originally created by Stanford University in the 1990s as a means to store 3D model data in a flexible and expandable format. There can be both binary and ASCII text formats in PLY files.

Both binary and text formats share a common header section that defines what geometric attributes (such as vertices, normals, faces, and colours) are present in the data. It is also possible to specify custom data to be associated with a vertex or object face.

PLY files can be opened with a wide range of 3D editing software; for example, Blender can both import and export to the PLY format with no additional software required.

Information for converting from JPG to PLY

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 PLY model ready for download for further processing in your favourite 3D editing package or for printing on a 3D printer.