PLY → FBX

Convert PLY to FBX

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

  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 FBX

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

  3. Convert and download

    Click Convert and your FBX 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 FBX?

FBX is Autodesk's scene format for games and animation. It carries meshes, materials, hierarchies and animation, and it is the usual way to bring models into Unity and Unreal Engine.

Full name
Filmbox (Autodesk)
Type
3D scene (meshes, materials)
Used in
Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, MotionBuilder
Strength
The default import format for game engines.
Limits
Closed specification; versions differ between programs.
More about FBX

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PLY → STLPLY → STEPPLY → STPPLY → IGESPLY → BREPPLY → OBJSTL → FBXSTEP → FBXSTP → FBXIGES → FBXOBJ → FBXGLB → FBX

Questions

Are materials and textures kept?

Colours and texture coordinates are carried over when FBX supports them. Texture images are kept for formats that can hold them.

Will my model be upside down?

No. PLY and FBX 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.