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VOX to PLY Converter

Convert VOX files to PLY locally in your browser for faster handoff across 3D tools.

Processed locally
No signup required
Files stay on your device
Browser-local VOX to PLY conversion illustration

Private browser conversion

Files are converted locally in your browser.

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Browser-local workflow

How this tool works

  1. Step 1

    VOX

    Choose a VOX file from this device.

  2. Step 2

    Browser-local conversion

    The supported geometry is converted in this browser.

  3. Step 3

    PLY

    Download the PLY result when conversion is complete.

Preserved

  • Geometry
  • Vertex colors

Lost

  • Scene hierarchy
  • Units and scale

Direct answer

What is preserved when converting VOX to PLY?

This converter processes the VOX file locally in your browser and downloads the converted PLY file. Geometry and vertex colors are retained by the current loader and writer. Scene hierarchy and units and scale are not included in the downloaded file.

Before you convert

VOX to PLY compatibility

These results describe Modelfy's current browser loader and exporter, not every feature allowed by the file specifications.

Data preserved, limited, or lost when converting VOX to PLY
DataResultWhat this implementation does
GeometryPreservedGeometry is retained by the current VOX loader and PLY writer.
MaterialsNot in sourceVOX does not define materials to carry into PLY.
TexturesNot in sourceVOX does not define textures to carry into PLY.
Vertex colorsPreservedVertex colors is retained by the current VOX loader and PLY writer.
AnimationNot in sourceVOX does not define animation to carry into PLY.
Scene hierarchyNot exportedObjects are flattened into world-space vertex data in one binary PLY.
Units and scaleNot exportedThe VOX format can contain this data, but the current single-file loader does not retain it for conversion.

Verify after export

  • Confirm scale and units when opening the PLY file in the destination application.

Why choose this VOX to PLY converter

Local VOX decoding

The selected VOX model file is decoded and rewritten as PLY on your device; the model file is not uploaded to Modelfy.

VOX to PLY data report

The compatibility table identifies geometry, vertex colors as preserved by this loader and writer.

PLY output checks

Scene hierarchy is lost; review the implementation detail and verify the downloaded file in your destination tool.

Preview before export

Inspect the browser preview before converting, then use the post-export checklist to confirm the PLY result.

How to convert VOX to PLY online

  1. 01

    Upload your VOX file

    Drag and drop the file into the converter, or click Upload. VOX inputs up to 25 MB are processed locally.

  2. 02

    Convert to PLY

    Preview the model in 3D, then click Convert. The conversion runs locally in the browser; processing time depends on model complexity and device resources.

  3. 03

    Download the PLY file

    Your PLY file downloads straight to your device, ready for the next tool in your pipeline.

About the VOX file format

MagicaVoxel

The .vox format stores models as a grid of colored voxels plus a palette. It is the native format of MagicaVoxel, the most popular free voxel editor, used widely for stylized game art.

When converted to mesh formats, each voxel becomes cube geometry with its palette color preserved as vertex colors.

Format reference: MagicaVoxel VOX format description

Strengths

  • Compact voxel grid encoding
  • Palette colors preserved
  • Perfect for stylized game art

Commonly used for

  • Voxel art and stylized games
  • MagicaVoxel project exchange
  • Voxel-to-mesh conversion

About the PLY file format

Polygon File Format

The Polygon File Format (also called the Stanford Triangle Format) was designed to store scanned 3D data. It supports per-vertex properties such as color and normals, in both ASCII and binary encodings.

PLY is common in photogrammetry, LiDAR, and research pipelines, where vertex colors captured by scanners need to survive the export.

Format reference: Stanford 3D scanning repository

Strengths

  • Per-vertex color support
  • Handles meshes and point clouds
  • Compact binary encoding

Commonly used for

  • 3D scanning and photogrammetry
  • Point cloud storage
  • Research and geometry processing

Frequently asked questions

Is my VOX model file uploaded to a server?

The selected VOX model file is processed by the browser and is not uploaded to Modelfy. Website code and static assets still load over the network like a normal web page.

Will I lose quality converting VOX to PLY?

Mesh geometry is preserved as closely as the PLY format allows. The target format may triangulate geometry or drop unsupported features such as animations, materials, textures, or scene hierarchy.

Is the VOX to PLY converter free to use?

Yes. The browser viewer, converter, and local 3D text tool require no account and add no watermark. Input limits vary by format, up to 50 MB; AI model generation is a separate credit-based product.

What is the maximum file size?

VOX inputs up to 25 MB are accepted. The format-specific limit keeps browser-local parsing bounded; actual processing also depends on available memory, model complexity, and device performance.

How are voxels turned into a 3D mesh?

Each solid voxel is meshed as cube faces with its palette color stored as vertex colors, so the converted GLB/OBJ keeps the voxel look. Interior faces between neighboring voxels are removed to keep the mesh lean.

Does the tool keep the vertex colors of my PLY file?

Yes. If your PLY contains per-vertex colors, the viewer displays them, and conversions to formats that support vertex colors (like PLY and GLB) preserve them.

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