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Convert Your IGS CAD Files to PLY

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Our free and fast tool will convert most IGS (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) CAD files to a standard PLY (Stanford Triangle Format) 3D model file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages such as Blender or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple IGS files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

To convert your IGS file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a PLY file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the IGS to PLY conversion process, see the conversion information section below.

How to Convert your IGS to PLY Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your IGS to PLY.

Upload a IGS

Click the "Upload a IGS File" button and select a IGS to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your PLY

Click the download link once completed to receive your PLY file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my IGS file to PLY?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your IGS file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the IGS to PLY conversion has completed, you can download your PLY file straight away.

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

We aim to process all IGS to PLY conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the IGS to PLY conversion?

We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.

Is it safe to convert my IGS to PLY on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the IGS file you submit to us. The resulting PLY file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my IGS to PLY on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our IGS to PLY tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our IGS conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.

Can I get support with converting my IGS to PLY?

Yes. When you have converted your IGS to PLY, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.

What format is my PLY file saved as?

The PLY file generated by our tool will be in the binary little endian format.

I have several IGS files; can I batch convert my IGS to PLY?

Yes! Our IGS tool supports full batch conversions. You can upload up to 25 and IGS files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the PLY files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.

File Format Information for IGS to PLY

ExtensionIGS
Full NameInitial Graphics Exchange Specification
TypeCAD
Mime Typeapplication/iges
FormatBinary
ToolsIGS Converters
Open WithFree CAD

Description

IGS is an open file format used within CAD applications as a means of saving data in a format that can be opened and edited in other CAD applications. Its roots can be traced back to the mid-1970s, when it was used by the United States Air Force.

The format itself is a human-readable text-based format and contains data that can represent many different CAD elements, such as points, lines, arcs, and much more. IGS files can be opened with many modern CAD applications, such as FreeCAD.

ExtensionPLY
Full NameStanford Triangle Format
Type3D Model/Point Cloud
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatText & Binary
ToolsPLY Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create PLY Animation, Compress PLY, Text to PLY, PLY Viewer
Open WithBlender, MeshLab

Description

The PLY format is a 3D model format originally developed and released in 1994, with its primary use being to store three-dimensional data from 3D digital scanners. The format known as the Polygon File Format or the Stanford Triangle Format can be either a binary or text-based format.

The file format stores 3D geometric information such as vertices, faces, vertex normals, color, and other custom data. The format is still in use, with many PLY models available to download, and PLY files can be loaded into most popular 3D applications, such as Blender.

PLY Notes

PLY files support per-vertex color information. If your uploaded model contains color information, our tool will attempt to save this in the PLY file at the end of the conversion process.

Supported Features

  • Mesh geometry
  • Vertex colors
  • Binary and text versions are supported when converting from PLY
  • Binary-only version when converting to PLY

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