Convert PLY to OBJ
Convert PLY files to OBJ locally, completely free and with maximum privacy.
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How to convert PLY to OBJ
- Drop your .ply files above, or click Upload Files. You can add many files at once.
- OBJ is already selected as the output. Open the settings (gear icon) to fine-tune the result.
- Click Convert All. Assimp and three.js runs inside your browser through WebAssembly; nothing is uploaded.
- Download your .obj files as soon as each one finishes.
What to know about PLY to OBJ conversion
- The OBJ file contains the full geometry with normals and UVs; materials are not exported as a separate .mtl file.
PLY vs OBJ
| Feature | PLY (Polygon File Format) | OBJ (Wavefront OBJ) |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and textures | No | Yes |
| Animation and rigging | No | No |
| Best for | 3D scans and point clouds with vertex colors | static meshes that open in every 3D tool |
| Opens in | MeshLab, CloudCompare and Blender | every 3D modeling application |
PLY (Polygon File Format): A 3D format designed for scanned data, storing vertices with colors and normals.
OBJ (Wavefront OBJ): A simple, universally supported text-based 3D geometry format.
Conversion options
- Custom output file name
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert PLY to OBJ here?
Yes. Your files are processed entirely on your own device by WebAssembly code running in the browser. They are never uploaded, so nobody else can see them, and the converter keeps working even if your connection drops after the page loads.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no server-side limit. The only limit is the memory available to your browser, typically 1.5–4 GB on desktop computers.
Can I convert several PLY files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted in parallel according to your device's CPU cores, and you can apply the same settings to all of them.
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