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PLY → 3MF Convert PLY to 3MF Convert PLY files to 3MF in seconds. Geometry, UVs and materials are carried over where 3MF supports them, and the model lands the right way up.
Geometry, UVs and materials kept where supported Correct orientation and scale Runs on your computer: nothing is uploaded
How to convert PLY to 3MF Add your PLY file Drop it on the converter above or click browse. It opens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Check the format is 3MF 3MF is already selected. You can switch to any other output from the menu.
Convert and download Click Convert and your 3MF file is ready in seconds. Download it straight away.
What is PLY? PLY stores meshes and point clouds, often with per-vertex colour. It is the usual output of 3D scanners and photogrammetry software.
Full name Polygon File Format (Stanford) Type Triangle mesh Used in MeshLab, CloudCompare, Blender, 3D scanner software Strength Handles scans and per-vertex colour. Limits Little support in CAD tools. More about PLY What is 3MF? 3MF is the modern 3D printing format from the 3MF Consortium. Unlike STL it records units, colours and multiple objects in one compressed file, and it is the native project format of Bambu Studio and PrusaSlicer.
Full name 3D Manufacturing Format Type Triangle mesh Used in Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura, Windows 3D Viewer, OrcaSlicer Strength Keeps units and multiple parts; smaller than STL. Limits Not used by CAD or game software. More about 3MF
Questions Are materials and textures kept? Colours and texture coordinates are carried over when 3MF supports them. 3MF does not store textures, so only the geometry and colours carries over.
Will my model be upside down? No. PLY and 3MF may use different "up" directions, and we rotate the model so it stands the same way in your software.
Are my files uploaded? No. The conversion runs inside your browser.