Polygon File Format
A format from 3D scanning that can store per-vertex color.
- Type
- 3D
- Best for
- scans and point clouds
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Convert PLY to STL. Completely free.
Drop your PLY and get an STL back, right here in this tab. Your own computer does the work, so nothing gets uploaded, and there's no paid version.
PLY to STL converter
Stereolithography
The standard format for 3D printing, which stores only the surface triangles.
- Type
- 3D
- Best for
- 3D printing
What to expect
STL stores only the surface, so materials, textures and animation are left out. You can set the up axis and units before exporting, which matters for slicers.
How to convert PLY to STL
- Drop your PLY on this page, with any texture and material files.
- STL is already selected. Check the model in the viewer and set the axis or units if needed.
- Press Convert, orbit the result, then download.
Questions
Is this PLY to STL converter really free?
Yes, completely. Every tool and every format is free, and there's no paid version, account, watermark or daily limit.
Do my files get uploaded?
No. Your browser does the work on your own device, so your files stay with you. Closing the tab clears them from memory.
Can I convert several files at once?
Drop what you need into the tool on this page, and it lists exactly what it will do first.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, in a current mobile browser. Large files are limited by how much memory your device can spare.
What should I know about PLY to STL?
STL stores only the surface, so materials, textures and animation are left out. You can set the up axis and units before exporting, which matters for slicers.
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