Convert your STL 3D models to PLY format using our free online tool. Transform Standard Triangle Language (STL) files into Stanford Polygon (PLY) format while maintaining geometry and materials. No Signup Required.
The STL format (Standard Triangle Language or STereoLithography) was developed by 3D Systems in the late 1980s and is one of the most common file formats for 3D printing.
STL files describe only the surface geometry of a 3D object without any representation of color, texture, or other attributes common to other 3D file formats.
PLY (Polygon File Format) was developed at Stanford University and is also known as the Stanford Triangle Format. It was designed to store three-dimensional data from 3D scanners.
This conversion is especially useful when you need to prepare 3D models for scientific visualization, 3D scanning applications, and analysis tools that require the more flexible PLY format which can store properties like color, transparency, and other custom data.
Converting STL to PLY involves transforming the basic geometry information from the STL format into the more versatile PLY structure.
The process preserves triangle mesh data and can extend it with additional properties like vertex colors or custom data that can be attached to vertices or faces.
Our converter ensures that the model's geometry is accurately represented in the PLY format, ready for use in scientific visualization, 3D scanning applications, and research settings.
Converting to PLY offers several advantages: it supports vertex colors and other properties, allows for custom attributes on vertices and faces, and is particularly useful for point cloud data and scientific visualization.
An online STL to PLY converter allows you to quickly transform 3D models between formats without installing specialized software. It's convenient for converting models from any device with a browser.
Our converter maintains the original geometry and basic material properties. The PLY format supports material properties, colors, and surface textures, providing more capabilities than the basic STL format.
Conversion time depends on the model size and complexity. Most conversions complete within a few minutes.
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The maximum STL file size limit for conversion is 100MB.