OBJ to PLY Converter
Convert embedded triangle geometry from OBJ to PLY.
What changes when exporting OBJ as PLY?
An OBJ source is useful for 3D editing and interchange with older modeling software. OBJ primarily describes geometry as vertices, texture coordinates and faces, often with separate MTL files for materials.
The PLY result is intended for geometry exchange and some 3D-scanning workflows. PLY can store point or mesh geometry, but this export focuses on the geometry supported by the converter.
Before you download
- The converter operates on supported mesh geometry. Do not assume it preserves original materials, UV textures, skeletal animation or full scene hierarchy.
- Check mesh units, face orientation and scale in your target application, especially before printing or importing into a game engine.
Instructions
- 1
Select a local file or enter your input.
- 2
Choose the available options and run the tool.
- 3
Review and download the output.
About this tool
Convert embedded triangle geometry from OBJ to PLY.
Geometry only. Textures, materials, rigging and animation are not preserved; complex polygons are triangulated. glTF imports require embedded (not external) buffers and non-interleaved triangle accessors.