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.LAZ · LASzip Compressed LiDAR Point Cloud
Application
About the .laz format
LAZ is the losslessly compressed form of LAS. It preserves point coordinates, classifications, colors, returns, and metadata while greatly reducing storage and transfer requirements for large LiDAR datasets.
File Details
- Extensions
- .laz
- MIME Types
- application/vnd.laz, application/octet-stream
- Categories
- Application
How to Open .laz Files
- 1
Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.
- 2
Launch OpenFiles and open your .laz file via File > Open or drag and drop.
- 3
Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.
Supported by
3D Model Viewer
Viewer
FAQ
Open .laz files with OpenFiles to inspect the supported content without installing the format's original authoring software.
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