Create 3D animations with our easy-to-use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a PTX (Point Cloud) 3D model file, and from this, create an animated GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) file that you can then download and share without the need for any complex 3D modeling software.
Our PTX to GIF animation tool includes options to adjust the camera position within the 3D world, set the resolution of the generated GIF file, and, if your PTX file contains any animations, allow you to set the animation to play. To get started, please click the Upload button and select your PTX file.
Here are three simple steps to create an GIF file from a PTX file.
| Extension | PTX |
| Full Name | Point Cloud |
| Type | 3D Model/Point Cloud |
| Mime Type | text/plain |
| Format | Text |
| Tools | PTX Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create PTX Animation, PTX Viewer |
| Open With | MeshLab |
The PTX is a 3D file format used for representing 3D Point Clouds. The format contains only positional information (X, Y, and Z coordinates) for the individual points. The format is often used for digital elevation modeling of terrain for later processing in 3D modeling applications.
As the format only contains positional information, a common task is to convert this into a fully surfaced 3D model using methods such as Alpha Shapes or Delaunay Triangulation. The format can also be viewed without further processing in its raw format.
The PTX file format was designed to store vertex information only to allow the construction of simple Point Cloud models.
| Extension | GIF |
| Full Name | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Image |
| Mime Type | image/gif |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | GIF Converters, Create Cookie Cutter, GIF Viewer, GIF Frame Extractor |
| Open With | Paint.NET |
GIF files have been around since the mid-to-late 1980's and were introduced by CompuServe as a way to compress color images into small file sizes suitable for downloading, at which time most download speeds were limited. The format allows varying-size color palettes of up to 256 colors in total to be defined from a palette of 16 million colors.
Later on, the ability to add animations to the GIF file format was added. GIF files became a popular image file format for the early internet due to their small size, large color palette, and animation capabilities, and they are still popular today.
Many 3D file conversion websites use the same off-the-shelf components to convert files, these often lack features and full PTX file compatibility. Our bespoke file conversion tools offer full PTX file compatibility and have been developed in-house by a team of developers, some of whom have over 30 years of experience working with 3D graphics file formats, meaning our tools will convert your PTX file quickly and accurately with maximum compatibility.
First click the "Upload..." button, and select your PTX file to upload. You can also drag and drop your file onto the tool. Once your file is selected, you can set any configuration options. When the PTX to GIF conversion has completed, you can download your GIF file straight away.
We aim to process all PTX to GIF conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.
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.
Yes, of course! We do not store the PTX file you submit to us. The resulting GIF file, once created, is stored for 4 hours after upload; after this time it is deleted, and the short-term download link will stop working. You can create a long-term download Url with most tools that will ensure the file is retained for 24 hours, allowing you to download the file when convenient. Our tools also come with a Delete button, allowing you to delete the file immediately.
No. All our conversion tools process your PTX 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 GIF file quickly.
Yes! Our PTX to GIF tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our PTX conversion tool please consider white-listing our website. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits and some settings may not be available when using our tools. Processing/conversion and download times will also be longer.
Yes. When you have converted your PTX to GIF, 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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