PLY File Extension

PLY file extension is created by Stanford University, also known as Polygon Model File. PLY has been classified as 3D Image Files. This file is saved in a plain text format or a binary format. If in a plain text format, it can be viewed with a text editor<\/a>. You can open PLY files in MeshLab program.

Polygon Model File Type

What is a PLY File Type?

Many different 3D programs use PLY files. Since the PLY file format was developed at the University of Stanford, it is also known as the Stanford Triangle Format.

Free online PLY Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PLY (Polygon Model File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PLY, merge, split and compare the PLY files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PLY=9851 Converter

Open PLY=9851

Edit PLY=9851

Compare PLY=9851 Files

Merge PLY=9851 Files

Split PLY=9851 Files

PLY=9851 Metadata Viewer

PLY Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Polygon Model File .PLY=9851 File Extensions while opening the .PLY=9851 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PLY Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Polygon Model File on your system such as MeshLab.
2. Associate default Meshlab MeshLab program for *.ply (Polygon Model File) files.
   
   

   Associate PLY Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PLY (e.g example.ply) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Meshlab MeshLab program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ply files.
   
   

   Associate PLY Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PLY (e.g example.ply) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Meshlab MeshLab program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .MeshLab extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PLY File Extensions

PLY default file extension is .PLY and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PLY File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PLY files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PLY File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Blender 2 for Windows	Open Source	Blender
	MakeMusic Finale 25 for Windows	Commercial	MakeMusic
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	MeshLab 1 for Windows	Open Source	MeshLab
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open PLY File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Blender 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Blender
	MakeMusic Finale 25 for MacOs	Commercial	MakeMusic
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	MeshLab 1 for MacOs	Open Source	MeshLab

Open PLY file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Blender 2 for Linux	Open Source	Blender
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Linux	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	MeshLab 1 for Linux	Open Source	MeshLab

Open PLY file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open PLY file on iOS

Open PLY file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PLY - Polygon Model File

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