STL to PLY Converter
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File format information for STL and PLY
Detailed information about the source and target file formats, including their capabilities and specifications.
STL Format
STL (Stereolithography): A file format (.stl) for 3D printing and CAD, representing surface geometry as a mesh of triangles. It's simple, widely supported, but lacks color or texture data.
STL Converter Capabilities
When converting 3D model or mesh files using our STL converter, we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
PLY Format
PLY (Polygon File Format): An open file format (.ply) for 3D data, storing polygonal geometry and properties like color or texture. Developed by Stanford University, it’s flexible for scientific and 3D applications.
PLY Converter Capabilities
When converting 3D model or mesh files using our PLY converter, we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
Information for converting from STL to PLY