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Convert and Compress a PLY File to a ZIP File

Create compressed ZIP files with our easy-to-use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a PLY (Stanford Triangle Format) file and compress and convert this file to a ZIP (ZIP Archive) file that you can then download and edit or use within your applications.

How to Convert your PLY to ZIP Online?

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

Upload a PLY

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

Download your ZIP

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

File Format Information for PLY to ZIP

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

If your PLY file contains vertex colors, these will be imported and mapped where possible.

Supported Features

  • Mesh geometry
  • Vertex colors
  • Binary and text versions are supported when converting from PLY
  • Binary-only version when converting to PLY
ExtensionZIP
Full NameZIP Archive
TypeArchive
Mime Typeapplication/zip
FormatBinary
ToolsZIP Converters, ZIP Viewer

Description

The ZIP file is one of the most common types of compressed file types available and is widely used to compress any file type and give great compression results, leading to smaller file sizes. ZIP files were originally released in 1989, and over time, the format has undergone many revisions.

ZIP archives can contain any number of folders and files and can use many different compression algorithms to perform the file compression, though DEFLATE is the most common one in use. The format has built-in support in many operating systems, including Mac OS and Microsoft Windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What PLY formats can I convert from?

Our tool supports converting from all PLY formats including Text and Binary (both little endian and big endian).

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

We aim to process all PLY to ZIP 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 PLY to ZIP 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 PLY to ZIP on ImageToStl.com?

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

Do I need a high-spec. computer to use the PLY to ZIP converter?

No. All our conversion tools process your PLY file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted ZIP file quickly.

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

Yes! Our PLY to ZIP 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 PLY 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 PLY to ZIP?

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

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