Stereolithography
The standard format for 3D printing, which stores only the surface triangles.
- Type
- 3D
- Best for
- 3D printing
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Convert STL to PLY. Completely free.
Drop your STL and get a PLY back, right here in this tab. Your own computer does the work, so nothing gets uploaded, and there's no paid version.
STL to PLY converter
Polygon File Format
A format from 3D scanning that can store per-vertex color.
- Type
- 3D
- Best for
- scans and point clouds
What to expect
PLY keeps geometry and per-vertex color, but not materials or animation.
How to convert STL to PLY
- Drop your STL on this page, with any texture and material files.
- PLY 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 STL to PLY 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 STL to PLY?
PLY keeps geometry and per-vertex color, but not materials or animation.
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