Free online LAS to PTS converter
Convert LiDAR point clouds from LAS binary data to the PTS text-based format.
LAS to PTS
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How to convert las to pts file
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Some point-cloud applications and scanning workflows accept PTS but not LAS, so a LiDAR scan may need conversion before it can be imported or shared. Converting also changes the data from LAS’s structured binary records to PTS’s plain-text point list.
What the LAS format is
LAS is a binary format standardized for storing LiDAR point-cloud data. It is used for airborne, mobile, and terrestrial scans, and can contain coordinates, intensity, classification, return information, GPS time, color, and coordinate-reference metadata. Surveying and mapping tools, scanners, and point-cloud software commonly create or export LAS files.
What the PTS format is
PTS is a text-based point-cloud interchange format used by scanning and 3D point-cloud software. A file commonly starts with a point count followed by point records containing coordinates and, where available, intensity and RGB color. Its readable structure can help with interchange and inspection, but text files are generally larger and slower to load than binary point-cloud files.
How to convert LAS to PTS
Online on 101convert.com
- Open the LAS-to-PTS converter on 101convert.com and upload the LAS file. The page displays the per-file size limit.
- Start the conversion. You can add several files for batch conversion.
- Download the resulting PTS file or files.
Offline with desktop software
CloudCompare is free, open-source software for Windows, macOS, and Linux that can read LAS and export PTS. Open the file with File → Open, select the LAS file, then use File → Save or File → Save as and choose PTS as the output format. Review the export options, if shown, and save the file.
Quality and compatibility
PTS export may not retain LAS-specific fields such as classification, return number, GPS time, or coordinate-reference metadata. Check the exported file’s available attributes and confirm that the receiving software interprets its coordinate units and color values correctly. Because PTS stores coordinates as text, conversion can also change numeric precision; compare sample coordinates when precision matters.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the LAS to PTS converter free?
Yes, converting LAS 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 LAS file be?
You can upload LAS 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 LAS to PTS?
No. The LAS 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 LAS file for this LAS 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.