How to Convert PLY to 3MF with Spin 3D Mesh Converter Software

Quickly convert PLY to 3MF and other formats. PLY files are not supported by all applications, and so some may wish to convert their PLY files to 3MF format or another format supported by their program or other use cases. This demonstration will teach you how to convert your PLY files to 3MF so that you can continue your project with ease.

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1. Download Spin 3D Mesh Converter Software

Download Spin 3D Mesh Converter Software. Follow the installation instructions and then launch/open the program on your computer after you have finished installing it.
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2. Import PLY Files into the Program

Click on the green Add File(s) button, located in the main toolbar to open the file finder window. Find and select the PLY files on your computer and click Open to bring them into Spin 3D to convert them to the 3MF file format. You can also drag and drop your PLY files directly into the program to convert them as well.
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3. Choose an Output Folder

Set the output destination where you would like your converted files to go after they have been converted from PLY to 3MF format. Click on the Save to Folder or Output Folder drop-down arrow to view the drop-down menu and select a folder from this list. Click on the Browse button to the right of the arrow to open the file finder window and select a folder on your computer this way.
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4. Set the Output Format

Click on the drop-down arrow on the left-hand side of the program next to the words "Output Format" to view the list of available 3D file formats. To convert your PLY files to 3MF files, simply select the option from this list that says, "3MF." All conversions performed will now be to the 3MF 3D file format.
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5. Convert PLY to 3MF

Click on one of the Convert buttons, located in the bottom right-hand corner of the program or in the main toolbar. This will start the conversion process. You can select only one file to convert them one at a time or you can select all of them to perform easy batch 3MF conversions.
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