GLB to PLY converter

Drop a GLB file, check the preview, download PLY. The conversion runs in your browser, so your model never leaves your device.

Convert the attached GLB file to PLY

Files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

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How the conversion works

GLB is the binary form of glTF, the standard format for web and real-time 3D. A single file holds meshes, materials, and textures.

The converter writes binary PLY, a compact format that mesh-processing tools like MeshLab and CloudCompare handle well.

One thing to watch: glTF stores coordinates in meters, while PLY is usually read as millimeters. If your model arrives 1000 times too small, tick the meters-to-millimeters option before converting.

Frequently asked questions

Does my file get uploaded?

No. Parsing and export run in your browser with WebAssembly and three.js. The file stays on your device, and it works offline once the page has loaded.

What survives the GLB to PLY conversion?

Geometry comes through completely: every triangle, at full precision. Materials, textures, and vertex colors are dropped, because PLY as written here stores plain triangles only.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 300 MB and 8 million triangles work. Heavier meshes take longer rather than failing outright; if a file is unwieldy, reduce its triangle count first with the reduce tool.

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