What is PLY file?
The Polygon Model File file extension is a small text file that contains information about shapes in 3D graphics software. The .ply files contain an ID, a name, and some basic geometry data. These files can be imported into 3D graphics software to create models for use in a variety of different digital designs.
PLY Format details
| Full Name | Polygon Model Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Stanford University |
| Category | 3D Image Files |
Software, that convert PLY files
The easiest way to convert a PLY file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle PLY files. Open your PLY file with one of them and save in another file format.
PLY Converters
AutoCAD
MeshLab
Mathematica
ZipPack- RPly