Convert PLY to STL
Convert PLY files to STL locally, completely free and with maximum privacy.
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How to convert PLY to STL
- Drop your .ply files above, or click Upload Files. You can add many files at once.
- STL 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 .stl files as soon as each one finishes.
What to know about PLY to STL conversion
- STL stores geometry only, so materials, textures and animation are not included in the output.
- Binary STL is used: it is smaller than ASCII STL and accepted by every slicer.
PLY vs STL
| Feature | PLY (Polygon File Format) | STL (Stereolithography) |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and textures | No | No |
| Animation and rigging | No | No |
| Best for | 3D scans and point clouds with vertex colors | 3D printing and CAD workflows |
| Opens in | MeshLab, CloudCompare and Blender | Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio and CAD software |
PLY (Polygon File Format): A 3D format designed for scanned data, storing vertices with colors and normals.
STL (Stereolithography): The standard mesh format for 3D printing and CAD, storing triangulated surfaces.
Conversion options
- Custom output file name
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert PLY to STL 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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