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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. 1

    Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.

  2. 2

    Launch OpenFiles and open your .ply file via File > Open or drag and drop.

  3. 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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