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Basic information about PLY file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PLY（*.PLY or *.ply）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PLY file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the PLY file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PLY file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PLY file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PLY file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PLY file?
  • How to open a PLY file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PLY file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PLY file?
  • How to convert PLY files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PLY file format?


1.Detail information about PLY file extension: Polygon Model File

File type Polygon Model File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Stanford University File format Text and Binary
Description PLY file is a Polygon Model File developed by Stanford University. Three-dimensional image file created using the Polygon File Format, an open standard that describes objects as a collection of polygons; contains a header followed by a list of vertices that specify the shape of each polygon.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLY files

Windows		 quick3D
Wolfram Research Mathematica
MeshLab
Blender
AutoCAD

macOS		 Wolfram Research Mathematica
MeshLab
Blender

Linux		 Wolfram Research Mathematica
MeshLab
Blender
ZipPack
PLY Tools
RPly


2.Detail information about PLY file extension: Finale Playback File

File type Finale Playback File Category Audio Files
Developer MakeMusic File format N/A
Description PLY file is a Finale Playback File developed by MakeMusic.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLY files

Windows		 MakeMusic Finale

macOS
 MakeMusic Finale


3.Detail information about PLY file extension: Harvard Graphics Presentation Screen

File type Harvard Graphics Presentation Screen Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PLY file is a Harvard Graphics Presentation Screen.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLY files

Windows		 Harvard Graphics ChartXL


4.Detail information about PLY file extension: MiDi PoWeR Playlist

File type MiDi PoWeR Playlist Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PLY file is a MiDi PoWeR Playlist.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLY files

Windows		 Blaze Media Pro


5.Detail information about PLY file extension: Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Game Data

File type Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PLY file is a Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLY files

Windows		 Men of War: Assault Squad 2



How to convert PLY files to another file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for PLY files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PLY to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PLY to BMP PLY to DAE PLY to DWG PLY to JPG
PLY to OBJ PLY to PTS PLY to SAT PLY to STEP
PLY to STL PLY to STP PLY to TXT PLY to WRL


How to convert another files to PLY file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to PLY file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PLY conversion, you may use the option.

MAX to PLY OBJ to PLY 3MF to PLY STL to PLY
IGES to PLY VRML to PLY WRL to PLY SAT to PLY
STEP to PLY XGL to PLY DWG to PLY TXT to PLY
X_T to PLY X_B to PLY


Can't open a PLY file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PLY”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PLY extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PLY file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of PLY files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a PLY file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PLY file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PLY file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PLY file is damaged.
  • Whether the PLY file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PLY file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PLY file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PLY file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PLY file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PLY file.

If the PLY file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.