Convert PLY to 3DM
Convert PLY 3D models to 3DM format, edit and optimize 3D models online and free.
The Polygon File Format (PLY) is a versatile file format designed for storing 3D polygonal models. It originated at Stanford University in the mid-1990s to support the Stanford 3D Scanning Repository project. The primary purpose of PLY is to efficiently represent and exchange three-dimensional data, including vertex coordinates, colors, and normals. Its flexibility makes it valuable for various applications such as 3D scanning, computer graphics, and 3D printing. PLY files can store both ASCII and binary data, making them adaptable for diverse processing needs within computer technology.
The 3DM file extension, standing for "3D Model", is associated with the openNURBS initiative, which facilitates the exchange of 3D geometry across CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics software. Developed by Robert McNeel & Associates, it serves as the native format for Rhinoceros (Rhino) software. Introduced to address interoperability challenges, 3DM files store precise 3D models using NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) and polygon mesh representations. This format is widely adopted due to its open-source nature, enabling developers to read and write 3DM files without proprietary restrictions, thus promoting seamless data sharing in 3D modeling workflows.
Start uploading a PLY 3D model by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your PLY file.
For an advanced conversion, use the PLY to 3DM optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.
Give it a moment for the 3DM conversion to complete, then download your file afterward.
To change PLY format to 3DM, upload your PLY file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PLY file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted 3DM file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
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to PLY file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
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to PLY file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
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to PLY file location or include path to your input file.