PLY to KML Conversion
Transform PLY into KML in minutes with our step-by-step instructions:
Download & Install:
Convert PLY mesh files to KML format using Autoconverter - simply install and launch the software on your system.Import PLY Mesh File:
Click Open... to open your PLY mesh file (.ply) or drag and drop it into the application window.Export to KML Format:
Click Save As... to export your mesh file to the KML map format (.kml).
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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!
Keyhole Markup Language File
A file format developed by Keyhole, Inc. (later acquired by Google), that enables you to store and share geographical data with Google Earth, Google Earth Pro, and other geospatial software.
Key Features of KML
XML Format:
KML files use XML to store points, line strings, polygons, and Collada DAE models, which can be easily edited and customized.Interoperability:
KML files can be viewed and manipulated by various applications and software, such as Google Earth, Google Maps, ArcGIS, QGIS, and more.Embedded Media:
Users can embed images, videos, and links within KML placemarks and descriptions to enhance geographical presentations.
KML File Conversion
Our Automapki Application supports importing and exporting KML files and is fully compatible with AutoCAD, Bricscad, and ZWCAD. With this tool, you can seamlessly convert DWG entities - including points, polygons, curves, meshes, 3D solids, and raster images - to KML format, as well as transform KML data back into DWG entities.
PLY vs. KML Comparison
| Property | PLY | KML |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .ply | .kml |
| Name | Stanford Polygon | Keyhole Markup Language |
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