Convert STL to PLY for free

The STL file format is a file format used to describe three-dimensional objects. It consists of a series of triangular faces, each face composed of three vertices and a normal vector. It is commonly used in 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD) software, where three-dimensional models can be exported as STL files for further processing and manufacturing. The STL file format is simple and easy to use, making it widely used in various fields.

The PLY format is a 3D model format developed and released in 1994, primarily used to store 3D data from 3D digital scanners. The format, also known as the Polygon File Format and Stanford Triangle Format, can be either binary or text-based.

The file format stores 3D geometric information, such as vertices, faces, vertex normals, colors, and other custom data. Many PLY models still use this format, available for download, and PLY files can be loaded into popular 3D applications such as Blender.