KML to PLY Conversion
We present a list of valuable resources, featuring comprehensive guides and expert tips for converting KML maps to PLY format using our converters. Browse them now for an effortless KML maps conversion later.
- Import STEP, STL, OBJ, 3DM, SKP, and Other 3D Files in AutoCAD
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Export OBJ, STL, 3DM, SKP, PLY, and Other 3D Files in AutoCAD
- Convert 3D Mesh Files in the Batch Mode
- Import and Export STL, OBJ, 3DS, PLY, 3DM, SKP, IGES, and STEP Files
- Enhance BricsCAD V24 with Automesher and Automapki Applications
KML vs. PLY Comparison
| Property | KML | PLY |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .kml | .ply |
| Name | Keyhole Markup Language | Stanford Polygon |
| Versions | ||
| Textures | ||
| Colors | ||
| Geometry components |
Keyhole Markup Language File
A file format that enables you to store and share geographical data with Google Earth and Google Earth Pro. Some of the benefits and features of KML files are:
- XML Format: KML files use XML to store point, line string, polygon, and Collada DAE model geometry, which can be easily edited and customized.
- KML Converter: KML files can be imported and exported by our Automapki Application, which is compatible with AutoCAD, BricsCAD, and ZWCAD. This application allows you to convert your DWG entities, such as point, polygon, curve, mesh, 3D solid, and raster image, to KML files, and vice versa.
- Interoperability: KML files can be viewed and manipulated by various applications and software, such as Google Earth, Google Maps, ArcGIS, QGIS, and more.
Polygon File
A file format specifically designed to store three-dimensional triangles along with additional properties such as color, normals, transparency, or texture coordinates. PLY is also known as the Stanford Triangle Format, as it was developed at Stanford University in the early 1990s. PLY has many applications and benefits for 3D graphics, such as:
- Rich and Customizable Data: PLY is a comprehensive and flexible format for 3D triangles, as it can store not only the geometric information of the triangles, but also the material and appearance information of the vertices and faces. PLY also allows for the definition of custom properties and elements, which can be used to store any additional data that is relevant to the 3D model.
- PLY File Converter: Autoconverter allows you to convert your 3D models from various file formats, such as STL, SKP, OBJ, DAE, 3DS, STEP, and others, to PLY and vice versa.
- Binary and ASCII Formats: It’s worth noting that PLY files can be saved in either binary or ASCII text formats. The binary version is generally preferred due to its significant reduction in file size and faster loading speed. However, the ASCII version is more human-readable and easier to edit. Our PLY file converter can handle both formats and convert between them.