Free Online PLY to PNG Converter

Here is our free-to-use PLY to PNG conversion tool that will take your 3D PLY model file and convert it into a high-quality PNG image file. If you wish to batch convert multiple PLY files, our converter supports up to 20 files at a time, with a dedicated download link being provided for each image file once completed.

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.

With our 3D model PLY to PNG converter, your PLY file is uploaded, and a snapshot of the rendered model is created and saved into a PNG image file format. If your PLY model has any textures, you can include them with your PLY file at the time of upload. Our tool will automatically determine if any additional files are required to render your PLY 3D model.

How to Convert your PLY to PNG Online?

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

Upload your PLY file

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

Download your PNG

Click the download link to receive your PNG file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my PLY file to PNG?

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

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

We aim to process all PLY to PNG 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 from the PNG 3D point cloud format?

Our PLY tool will read all the vertex information from your PNG file and use only this information when creating the final PNG file.

File format information for PLY and PNG

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

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.

ExtensionPNG
Full NamePortable Network Graphics
TypeImage
Mime Typeimage/png
FormatBinary
Opens WithPaint.Net, Photoshop

PNG files are a widely used graphics file format used in areas where high-quality images (often with transparency) are required while also retaining a small file size. They are one of the most common formats of file used for web and print mediums and are particularly useful for logos, icons, and other images where multi-level transparency is desired.

The format itself was created in the 1990's with the main aim of storing computer graphics in a high-quality format while minimizing the required storage space. The longer-term aim was to displace the GIF file format and make PNG the number one format for non-lossy, high-quality image formats on the then-burgeoning world wide web.

One of the selling points of the PNG format is its support for multiple levels of transparency, making it superior to the GIF format, which can only handle a single level of transparency. Also, like GIFs, the PNG format supports palletizing image colours down to 256 or 16 colours to help reduce the file size of the PNG.

Information for converting from PLY to PNG

Our tool will internally render your PLY file and capture an image of the 3D render, which will be saved to a PNG file using a high-quality setting, ready for you to download.

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