Free online E57 to PTS converter
Convert E57 laser-scan point clouds to PTS for software that supports the text format.
E57 to PTS
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How to convert e57 to pts file
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Laser-scanning software often exports E57, while point-cloud applications and workflows may require the simpler PTS text format. Converting lets you move scan coordinates, and sometimes color or intensity, into software that accepts PTS.
What the E57 format is
E57 is an ASTM container format for 3D imaging data, especially terrestrial laser-scanner point clouds. It can store scan positions, coordinates, color, intensity, images, and related metadata. Scanner manufacturers’ software, including Leica, FARO, and Trimble products, commonly exports E57; it also appears when teams exchange scans between applications.
What the PTS format is
PTS is a widely supported, usually plain-text point-cloud format. Its records commonly contain point coordinates and may include intensity and RGB color. It is useful for moving scan points into 3D modeling, visualization, and surveying software that does not read E57.
How to convert E57 to PTS
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- Open the E57-to-PTS converter page on 101convert.com and upload the E57 file or files.
- Start the conversion and wait for the PTS output.
- Download the converted file. Multiple files can be converted in one batch; the page shows the per-file size limit.
Offline with desktop software
CloudCompare is a free, open-source point-cloud application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the E57 using File → Open, then select the scan cloud or clouds you want in the database tree. Choose File → Save, select PTS as the output format, and save the file with a .pts extension. If the E57 contains several scans, check which clouds are selected before saving.
Quality and compatibility
PTS is generally less descriptive than E57: conversion may omit scan-station structure, images, and other E57 metadata. Color or intensity is retained only when present in the source and supported by the export. PTS is typically uncompressed text, so the output can be larger than the E57 file. Check the converted point count and a sample of the coordinates in the destination application, particularly when the project depends on units or georeferencing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the E57 to PTS converter free?
Yes, converting E57 to PTS on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my E57 file be?
You can upload E57 files up to 30 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 500 MB per file and 5 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert E57 to PTS?
No. The E57 to PTS conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid E57 file for this E57 to PTS conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.