FBX to PLY converter
Drop an FBX file and get a PLY back in seconds. FBX is proprietary, rig- and animation-friendly, used mostly for Maya, 3ds Max, Unity and Unreal pipelines. PLY is stores vertex colours and point clouds, the usual choice for 3D scans, point clouds and research tools like MeshLab and CloudCompare. The conversion runs entirely in your browser, so your file never leaves your device.
Choose a file to see its details here. Nothing is uploaded: everything runs in your browser.
How to use the fbx to ply converter
- 1Choose your FBX fileDrag it onto the panel or click to browse. It's read locally and never uploaded.
- 2Check the previewOrbit the model and check the triangle count, size and materials before converting.
- 3Download the PLYExport a PLY with one click. Downloads are included with every plan.
What carries over
- FBX textures don't carry over: PLY supports per-vertex colour.
- Animation and rigs are dropped; PLY stores static geometry only. The model is exported in its rest pose.
- The PLY is written Z-up, which is what slicers and scan tools expect.
- Units: FBX is usually centimetres and PLY is unitless. Numbers are copied 1:1, so check the size in the target app.
- FBX files that reference external texture images will convert without those textures, since the browser can only see the one file you choose.
FBX vs PLY
| FBX | PLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Autodesk Filmbox | Polygon File Format |
| Appearance | materials and textures (often referenced externally) | per-vertex colour |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Units | usually centimetres | unitless |
| Best for | Maya, 3ds Max, Unity and Unreal pipelines | 3D scans, point clouds and research tools like MeshLab and CloudCompare |
Questions
- Is my FBX file uploaded?
- No. The FBX is parsed and the PLY is written by JavaScript in your browser tab. The file never reaches our servers.
- Will the PLY look the same as the FBX?
- The geometry is identical. PLY holds per-vertex colour, so surface appearance changes. See the notes above for this exact pair.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Files up to 150 MB open, but very large models depend on your device's memory. Desktop browsers handle big files best.