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