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Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model ZIP Files to PLY

Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or ZIP (ZIP Archive) model files to a standard PLY (Stanford Triangle Format) 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 ZIP files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

To convert your ZIP 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 ZIP to PLY conversion process, see the conversion information section below.

How to Convert your ZIP to PLY Online?

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

Upload a ZIP

Click the "Upload a ZIP File" button and select a ZIP 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 ZIP file to PLY?

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

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

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

Yes, of course! We do not store the ZIP 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 ZIP to PLY on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our ZIP 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 ZIP 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.

What format is my PLY file saved as?

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

File Format Information for ZIP 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.

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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