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.PLY · Polygon File Format Mesh or Point Cloud
Application
About the .ply format
PLY is designed for 3D scanning and geometry research. In ASCII or binary form it stores vertices, faces, and extensible properties such as color and normals, supporting both polygon meshes and point clouds.
File Details
- Extensions
- .ply
- MIME Types
- application/octet-stream
- Categories
- Application
How to Open .ply Files
- 1
Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.
- 2
Launch OpenFiles and open your .ply 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 .ply files with OpenFiles to inspect the supported content without installing the format's original authoring software.
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