Free Online PLY Converter

This is our fast and free file converter, specializing in converting your PLY 3D model files. You can convert your PLY files to a number of different formats, whether that be another 3D model format or an image. Our PLY converter can handle the most popular formats. Our PLY converter can also batch process up to 20 files at a time.

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 PLY file, once uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload, so please download your converted PLY file before this time.
Our PLY converter tool supports converting to the following file types: 3MF, ABC, AMF, ASE, BLEND, CTM, DAE, FBX, GIF, GLB, GLTF, IDTF, JPG, KMZ, MP4, OBJ, OFF, PCD, PLY, PNG, SKP, STEP, STL, STP, STPZ, USD, VID, VTK, VTP, WEBP, WRL, X, X-Plane, X3D, XYZ, ZIP

To start, please click the button above and select the 3D model PLY files you wish to convert. Once you have selected these, you can specify what you would like each file to be converted to. This could be another 3D model format, or another format from our extensive list. Once the target formats have been set, you can apply any configurations (such as applying the built-in voxelizer) by clicking the button.

How to Convert your PLY file Online?

Here are 3 simple steps to convert your PLY file using our fast and free PLY file converter tool.

Upload your PLY file

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

Select file type

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

Download your file

Click the download link to receive your converted file.

Frequently Asked Questions

PLY is a 3D point cloud format; how are these handled?

Our PLY conversion tool can convert most Point Cloud vertex data to the other Point Cloud file formats without any loss of detail.

Is it free to use the PLY conversion tools?

Yes! Our PLY conversion tools are 100% free to use.

Are there any PLY conversion usage limits?

No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our PLY conversion tools.

How long does it take to convert my PLY?

We aim to process all PLY conversions as quickly as possible; this usually takes around 5 seconds; however, this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.

What does the PLY conversion process involve?

Once your PLY file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to, our bespoke conversion software will convert your PLY and make it available for you to download with a unique download URL.

Is it safe to convert my PLY on FabConvert.com?

Yes, of course it is! Your PLY, once converted, is deleted 1 hour after upload, and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my PLY on Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our PLY conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.

Is there any support for me when using the PLY tool?

If you are having difficulty converting your PLY, you can contact us, and we will try to help where possible.

PLY file format information

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.

PLY Converter Capabilities

Our PLY converter can both convert from and to PLY files, and our developers are working to improve our PLY conversion tools in future versions. When converting 3D model or mesh files using our PLY converter, we will attempt to convert colour materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.