STL to PLY converter
Convert STL to PLY for free, with no sign-up and no paywall after upload.
- Where it runs
- Our server, files deleted in 60 min
- Free allowance
- 25 files a day, up to 200 MB each
- Typical time
- Usually under a minute
- Sign-up
- Not needed
What happens to your STL
The mesh, normals and, where PLY supports them, materials and textures carry over.
This conversion runs on our server. Your file is deleted within 60 minutes, and you can delete it yourself as soon as you have downloaded the result.
How to convert STL to PLY
- Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the STL file, or drop it onto the page. You can add several at once.
- Convert to PLY Tap Convert. The file is sent over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
- Download Tap Download to save the PLY file. It is deleted from our server within 60 minutes, or straight away if you tap Delete.
What is an STL file?
The standard format for 3D printing. It stores only the surface shape, with no colour.
Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Blender, Windows 3D Viewer.
What is a PLY file?
A 3D format common in 3D scanning and photogrammetry.
MeshLab, Blender, CloudCompare.
Questions
Is converting STL to PLY free?
Yes. You can convert up to 25 files a day on our server for free, each up to 200 MB, with no sign-up. The limit is shown before you upload, and we never ask you to pay to download a file you have already converted.
Is it safe to convert my STL files here?
Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our own server, and are deleted within 60 minutes. Nobody looks at them, and you can delete them yourself straight after downloading.
How long does STL to PLY take?
Usually under a minute. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.
Can I convert STL to PLY on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.
How do I open a PLY file?
MeshLab, Blender, CloudCompare.