View PLY Point Clouds Online, Free
You have a PLY scan and no point cloud software on this computer. You can open it in a browser tab instead.
Open the free Lite Viewer and drop in your PLY file. It opens in the browser, ready to measure, with no account.
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What is a PLY file?
PLY is a simple 3D file format that stores points, with values such as colour attached to each one. Many scanning and photogrammetry tools export point clouds as PLY.
A PLY file can also hold Gaussian splats instead of a plain point cloud. The Lite Viewer opens both kinds. Measuring on splats is not available yet. See the Gaussian splat viewer page for more.
How it works
- Go to 3dviewer.spatialsense.app. There is no sign-up screen.
- Drag and drop your PLY file into the window, or try a sample.
- Measure, clip a volume and leave comments.
What you can do with a PLY in the Lite Viewer
Measure in the browser
Measure distance, area, circles and height profiles on a PLY point cloud. Every measurement tool is free.
Clip a volume
Clip the scan down to one area to focus on what matters.
Leave comments
Note what you find right on the scan.
Save when you are ready
Opening and measuring are free with no account. To save, download or share your work, start a free trial of SpatialSense.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open a PLY file online?
Go to 3dviewer.spatialsense.app and drag your PLY file into the window. It opens in the browser, with nothing to install and no account.
Is the PLY viewer free?
Yes. Opening files, measuring and commenting are free with no account. Saving and downloading need a SpatialSense account.
Can it open a PLY file with Gaussian splats?
Yes. PLY Gaussian splats open in the Lite Viewer, as well as PLY point clouds. Measuring on splats is not available yet.
Which other files does the free viewer open?
The free Lite Viewer opens .las, .laz, .ply, .ifc, .glb and .splat files, one at a time. E57 and PCD scans open in the full SpatialSense platform.
Is my file private?
You do not need an account to open a file in the Lite Viewer, and analytics only runs if you accept cookies. When you save to SpatialSense, projects are private by default and only people you invite can open them.
Open your first file now. Free, in your browser, no account.