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How to convert your TGA to PLY online?
Upload your TGA file
Click the "Upload a File" button and select the TGA file you want to upload.Select your Options
Set the size and other options, then click the "Convert" button to convert TGA to PLY.Download your PLY file
After the conversion is complete, click the "Download" button to save the PLY file to your personal computer.TGA to PLY Conversion Handbook
Explain each option in the TGA to PLY Conversion tool, to effectively create accurate 3D PLY model from your TGA images.
Tool
This setting lets you choose how your TGA image is converted into a PLY 3D model. You can use "Stander" for a smooth, heightmap-style model based on brightness, or "Stander Color" for a similar effect but with color details. If you want distinct, separate shapes in your model, go for "Extrude", which creates layers, or "Extrude Color", which does the same but keeps different colors as separate elements.
Dimensions and Resolution
Width & Height & Depth: These settings control the overall size of the resulting 3D PLY model.
Width Segments & Height Segments: Control the number of subdivisions along the respective axes, affecting the model's resolution and detail. Higher numbers give more detail but make the model more complex.
Border & Border Width
You can add a border around the model for extra structure or visual emphasis. The "Border Width" adjusts how thick that frame is.
Basic Thickness
This value can be adjusted to control how far the PLY model extrudes from the base, giving it more dimensionality.
Merges Similar Colors
This helps clean up the model by merging areas with similar colors, making the result smoother and less complex, which is especially helpful for low-quality TGA images.
Transparency Conversion
This lets you decide what happens with transparent areas in your TGA image—either converting them to black or white in the model.
Lock Aspect Ratio
If you want to keep the proportions of your image intact while resizing, this option ensures that the width and height scale together.
Invert Output
This option flips the brightness in the image, turning black into white and vice versa, so the model will be the opposite of the original.
Enable Smoothing
When enabled, this reduces sharp, jagged areas in the 3D geometry of the generated PLY model, smoothing out harsh edges.
Z-axis reflector mirror
With this option enabled, the tool mirrors the model along the Z-axis, creating a symmetrical design if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Converting TGA to PLY
How to convert TGA to PLY file?
First, click the "Upload a File" button and select the TGA file you want to convert. Set the relevant properties and select PLY as the target format, then click the "Convert" button. After the conversion is complete, you can download your PLY file.How long does it take to convert my TGA to PLY file?
Converting from TGA format to PLY format usually takes about 5 seconds. However, for more complex files, it may take more time. Please be patient.How accurate is the conversion from TGA to PLY?
We strive to create the most accurate 3D converter. Development work is ongoing, with new features being released every week to meet the needs of users.Is it safe to convert my TGA to PLY on 3dpea.com?
Of course! We will not store the files you upload, and the download link will expire when the current webpage is refreshed or the current browser application is closed.Can I convert TGA to PLY on Linux, Android, iOS, or Mac OS?
Yes. 3DPEA file converter can run online on any system with modern internet, without the need to download or install any professional software.Other TGA Convertsion Tools
You can also convert TGA file into many other file formats. Please see the complete list below.
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From TGA to PLY file format
The file with the .tga extension is a raster graphics format created by Truevision Inc. It was designed for the TARGA (Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter) board and provides high-color/true-color display support for IBM-compatible PCs. It supports 8, 16, 24, and 32 bits per pixel as well as 8-bit alpha channel. It also supports lossless RLE compression, which can be used to reduce image size. Digital photos and textures use the TGA image format.
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.