Export GLB mesh geometry to PLY format for point cloud processing, 3D scanning research, and interoperability with MeshLab and CloudCompare.
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PLY (Polygon File Format) is widely used in academic research, 3D scanning, and point cloud processing. Converting GLB to PLY enables you to use mesh data in scientific workflows, perform point cloud analysis, and exchange data with tools like MeshLab, CloudCompare, and PCL (Point Cloud Library).
DefaultY-up
Determines the 'up' axis of the exported model. Different 3D software uses different conventions. Selecting the wrong system may cause the model to lie on its side.
Convention used by OpenGL, Three.js, and most Web 3D engines. Choose this for models from web or game engines.
Convention used by Blender (default), 3ds Max, and some CAD software. Try this if the model appears sideways.
Default0°
Range-180° – 180°
Rotate the model around the X axis (degrees). Useful for correcting axis misalignment or print orientation.
Default0°
Range-180° – 180°
Rotate the model around the Y axis (degrees). Useful for correcting axis misalignment or print orientation.
Default0°
Range-180° – 180°
Rotate the model around the Z axis (degrees). Useful for correcting axis misalignment or print orientation.
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The converter exports vertex positions, vertex normals (if present in the GLB), and face indices. Vertex colors are also preserved when available. Texture maps and materials are not supported in PLY format and will be discarded.
The output is binary PLY by default for smaller file size and faster loading. Binary PLY is fully compatible with MeshLab, CloudCompare, and most point cloud processing tools.
Yes. The PLY file contains vertex data that can be loaded directly into point cloud processing tools. If the GLB contains dense mesh geometry, the vertices can be treated as a point cloud for analysis and filtering.
No. PLY is a static geometry format. Only the default-pose mesh vertices and faces are exported. Animations, skeletal data, and morph targets are not included.
PLY is supported by MeshLab, CloudCompare, Blender, PCL, Open3D, and most point cloud processing software. It is one of the most universal formats for exchanging geometric data.
Yes, Any3D's core features are free to use forever. We provide format conversion, model optimization, and online preview at no cost, with no registration required.
No. Files you select are processed only in your browser on this device—they never leave your device and are never sent to our servers. We don't store any user files; after processing, related data in browser memory is released.
No installation required. Any3D is entirely browser-based—just open the webpage to use all features. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and other major operating systems.
The processing capacity depends on your device performance and the model's vertex count and texture complexity, rather than file size alone. We impose no file size limit, but when a model exceeds what your device can handle, the page may lag or even crash.
