Convert PLY to JSON - 3-Step 3D Mesh Conversion You Can Trust

Convert PLY to JSON

PLY to JSON Conversion

Here's a quick and easy way to convert PLY to JSON using our converter:

  1. Download & Install:

    Convert PLY mesh files to JSON format using Autoconverter - simply install and launch the software on your system.

  2. Import PLY Mesh File:

    Click Open... to open your PLY mesh file (.ply) or drag and drop it into the application window.

  3. Export to JSON Format:

    Click Save As... to export your mesh file to the JSON file format (.json, .cityjson).

Still having difficulties converting PLY to JSON? Our detailed guides help you master PLY mesh files conversion:

PLY Polygon File

A a simple and flexible file format to store 3D mesh data. It supports vertices, faces (triangles/polygons), colors, normals, and custom properties. PLY is also known as the Stanford Triangle Format as it was developed at Stanford University in the early 1990s. It still remains a popular choice for storing 3D geometry.

Key Features of PLY

  • Flexible Structure:

    Supports vertices, faces (triangles/polygons), edges, and custom data.

  • Properties:

    Can store RGB colors, normals, texture coordinates, transparency, and user-defined attributes.

  • ASCII & Binary Formats:

    PLY files can be saved in ASCII (readable) or binary (compact) form.

PLY File Conversion

Autoconverter is the best tool for converting PLY files because it handles all major 3D formats (STL, OBJ, FBX, STEP, etc.) while preserving colors, textures, and mesh accuracy. It offers fast batch conversions, an easy drag-and-drop interface, and works seamlessly across CAD, 3D scanning, and game development workflows. Try Autoconverter today - simplify your 3D workflow with flawless PLY conversions!

JSON CityJSON File

A modern, JSON based (JavaScript Object Notation) file format designed for storing 3D city models. It efficiently represents buildings, roads, bridges, and other urban features with support for textures, semantics, and metadata.

Key Features of CityJSON

  • JSON-Based:

    Lightweight, human-readable, and easy to parse (no complex XML like CityGML).

  • Semantic Richness:

    Preserves object attributes (e.g., building heights, roof types, road classifications).

  • LOD Support:

    Stores multiple Levels of Detail (LOD1 - LOD4) for flexible use cases.

  • Web-Ready:

    Works seamlessly with JavaScript, APIs, and 3D web viewers (like Cesium or Three.js).

  • Open Standard:

    Developed and maintained by the 3D Geoinformation Group (Delft University).

  • Format Alert:

    CityJSON and GeoJSON both use the .json extension - always verify the data structure before processing.

CityJSON File Conversion

Autoconverter and Automesher Application let you import, export, and convert CityJSON files to formats like STL, OBJ, SKP, and 3DS while preserving semantic data and geometries. Easily integrate 3D city models into your workflows - try our CityJSON converters today!

PLY vs. JSON Comparison

Property PLY JSON
Extensions .ply .json, .cityjson
Name Stanford Polygon CityJSON
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