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File Types and Formats

Explore the essential file types and formats that underpin data exchange in industrial design, 3D scanning, and digital modelling. This category covers widely used formats such as TXT, PTS, PTX, E57, POD, and native CAD/BIM files.

CAD and BIM native format models

CAD and BIM native format models refer to digital files created and used in their original authoring software environments. These native formats preserve the full integrity of the model, including […]

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E57

E57 is an open, standardised file format designed for the efficient storage and exchange of 3D imaging data, particularly point clouds and imagery captured through terrestrial laser scanning and similar […]

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FLS (Faro Laser Scan file format)

FLS is a proprietary file format developed by Faro Technologies for storing the raw data of individual laser scans. It is used primarily in reality capture, surveying, and 3D documentation […]

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GLTF / GLB

GLTF (GL Transmission Format) and its binary variant GLB are open-standard file formats developed by the Khronos Group for efficient transmission and loading of 3D models in web-based and immersive […]

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LAS / LAZ

LAS is an open and standardised binary file format developed by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) for storing 3D point cloud data generated by LiDAR systems. […]

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POD (Point Object Data)

POD (Point Object Data) is a proprietary point cloud file format developed by Bentley Systems. It is specifically optimised for the efficient visualisation, analysis, and management of large-scale 3D point […]

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Point Cloud Formats

Point cloud formats are file types used to store 3D point cloud data, representing the geometry of scanned objects or environments. Formats may include additional metadata such as color, intensity, […]

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PTS (File format)

PTS is a widely used plain-text file format for storing three-dimensional point cloud data. It is commonly applied in terrestrial laser scanning and 3D documentation workflows, particularly in cases where […]

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PTX

PTX is a structured, text-based file format used for storing and exchanging point cloud data collected via terrestrial laser scanning. It is particularly suitable for handling complex datasets that involve […]

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TXT

TXT is a file format that contains plain text without any formatting or special characters. TXT files are simple and lightweight, and they can be opened and edited with almost […]

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