The table below provides some useful information about the .ply extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ply file?
- What program do I need to open a .ply file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .ply?
- How can I convert .ply file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .ply
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .ply files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .ply |
|---|---|
| Type: | Polygon Model |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| PLY file is a Polygon Model file. The PLY format was principally designed to store three dimensional data from 3D scanners. It supports a relatively simple description of a single object as a list of nominally flat polygons. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | MeshLab |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| 3gt, ava, hpx, hrc, model, xmf, xsi | |
Recommended software for .ply files
Cannot open .ply files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.ply files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
