PLY → DXF

Convert PLY to DXF

Convert PLY files to DXF in seconds. Geometry, UVs and materials are carried over where DXF 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
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How to convert PLY to DXF

  1. Add your PLY file

    Drop it on the converter above or click browse. It opens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

  2. Check the format is DXF

    DXF is already selected. You can switch to any other output from the menu.

  3. Convert and download

    Click Convert and your DXF 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.
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What is DXF?

DXF is AutoCAD's exchange format. We write your model as 3D faces that AutoCAD, LibreCAD and most CAD programs can open.

Full name
AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Format
Type
Triangle mesh
Used in
AutoCAD, LibreCAD, DraftSight, laser and CNC software
Strength
Opens in AutoCAD-compatible software.
Limits
3D faces only; not a solid model.
More about DXF

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PLY → STLPLY → STEPPLY → STPPLY → IGESPLY → BREPPLY → OBJSTL → DXFSTEP → DXFSTP → DXFIGES → DXFOBJ → DXFFBX → DXF

Questions

Are materials and textures kept?

Colours and texture coordinates are carried over when DXF supports them. DXF does not store textures, so only the geometry carries over.

Will my model be upside down?

No. PLY and DXF 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.