PTS (File format)

PTS is a common point cloud file format that stores three-dimensional coordinates in text format. It is widely used in laser scanning and 3D scanning, especially in situations where compatibility between different software is needed. PTS files typically contain x, y, and z coordinates for each point and may also include additional information such as intensity values.

Since PTS is a text-based format, its file size can be large, which may affect processing speed and storage requirements. For this reason, PTS files are sometimes converted to more compressed formats, such as LAZ, for more efficient storage and handling.

See also: Point Cloud, Point Cloud Formats, PTX