File Format

Model State	File Format	Included Files	File Types	Description	Notes
All States	OBJ	xxx_mesh	OBJ File	Mesh data stored in OBJ format, containing a 3D model’s geometric data such as vertex coordinates, normals and faces.
		xxx_pc	OBJ File	Point cloud data stored in OBJ format, representing the point clouds in 3D space.
		xxx_tex	JPG File	Stores the texture images applied to a 3D model's surface to make the model visually real.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
		xxx_tex	MTL File	The material file defines the path to the JPG file so that it can be applied to the model surface.
		xxx_tex	OBJ File	Contains a model’s texture coordinates and other geometric data.
	PLY	xxx_mesh	PLY File	Mesh data stored in PLY format, containing a 3D model’s geometric data. such as vertex coordinates, normals and faces.
		xxx_pc	PLY File	Point cloud data stored in PLY format, representing the point clouds in 3D space.
		xxx_tex	JPG File	Stores the texture images applied to a 3D model's surface to make the model visually real.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
		xxx_tex	PLY File	Contains a model’s texture coordinates and other geometric data.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
Point Clouds	ASC	xxx_pc.asc	ASC File	Point cloud data stored in ASCII format.
	OBJ	xxx_pc	OBJ File	Point cloud data stored in OBJ format.
	PLY	xxx_pc	PLY File	Point cloud data stored in PLY format.
Mesh Models	3MF	xxx_mesh	3MF File	Mesh data stored in 3MF format, containing a 3D model’s geometry, color, and other data. It’s a file format used for 3D printing.
	FBX	xxx_mesh	FBX File	Mesh data stored in FBX format, containing a 3D model’s geometry, color, and other data. It’s a file format used for 3D modeling, animation, and visual effects.
	GLTF	xxx_mesh.bin	BIN File	Stores the binary data related to a model, such as vertex coordinates, normals, etc.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
	GLTF	xxx_mesh.gltf	GLTF File	Describes the structure and properties of a model, as well as reading and opening BIN files. It’s a file format used to transfer and load 3D models.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
	OBJ	xxx_mesh	OBJ File	Mesh data stored in OBJ format.
	PLY	xxx_mesh	PLY File	Mesh data stored in PLY format.
	STL	xxx_mesh	STL File	Mesh data stored in STL format.
Texture Models	FBX	xxx_tex	FBX File	Contains a 3D model’s geometry and texture data, a file format used for 3D modeling, animation and visual effects.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
	FBX	xxx_tex	JPG File	Stores the texture images applied to a 3D model's surface to make the model visually real.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
	GLTF	xxx_tex.gltf	GLTF File	Describes the structure and properties of a model, as well as reading and opening BIN files. It’s a file format used to transfer and load 3D models.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
		xxx_tex.bin	BIN File	Stores the binary data related to a model, such as vertex coordinates, normals, texture coordinates, etc.
		xxx_tex	JPG File	Stores the texture images applied to a 3D model's surface to make the model visually real.
	OBJ	xxx_tex	OBJ File	Contains a model’s texture coordinates and other geometric data.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
		xxx_tex	MTL File	The material file defines the path to the JPG file so that it can be applied to the model surface.
		xxx_tex	JPG File	Stores the texture images applied to a 3D model's surface to make the model visually real.
	PLY	xxx_tex	PLY File	Contains a model’s texture coordinates and other geometric data.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
	PLY	xxx_tex	JPG File	Stores the texture images applied to a 3D model's surface to make the model visually real.	Are used together to load and render 3D models properly
Notes	1. In each included file, "mesh" means a mesh model, "pc" means a point cloud model, and "tex" means a texture model. 2. The material properties data contained in the MTL file is not available in the current version of Revo Scan 5. 3. Please avoid saving multiple files in different formats to the same directory.

File Formats	Description	Applications
OBJ	A commonly used 3D model format for storing the shapes and textures of a 3D model.	3D Modeling and Rendering: Commonly used for modeling software and rendering engines such as Maya, Blender, and 3DS Max to create or edit 3D models. Game Development: Commonly used in game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine to import and export static 3D models. Movie Effects: Used to import and export complex 3D scene and character models in movie and animation production.
PLY	A format for saving 3D scan data, especially suitable for saving point cloud data (point data generated by 3D scanning).	3D Scanning Data Processing: Mostly used for storing and processing the point cloud data acquired from 3D scanners, especially in academic research and computer vision. Scientific Research: Commonly used to save and share 3D data in research, such as the 3D models in geology, archaeology, and biomedical fields.
STL	A format primarily used for 3D printing that records information about the triangular faces of a model.	3D Printing: Widely used in 3D printing and rapid prototyping for manufacturing parts, prototypes, and models. Industrial Design: Used in the product design and development phase to produce physical models for testing and validation.
ASC	A text format for saving point cloud data generated by 3D scanning.	Laser Scanning Data Processing: Commonly used for storing and exchanging point cloud data captured by laser scanners, widely used in topographic mapping, building scanning, and reverse engineering. Photogrammetry: Used to store the 3D point cloud data generated from images in photogrammetry for easy data processing and analysis.
3MF	A modern 3D printing format that saves more information about the model, such as colors, materials, and textures.	Modern 3D Printing: Provides a modern 3D printing solution that supports colors, materials, and textures, suitable for prints requiring accuracy and details. Multi-Material Printing: Supports multi-material and multi-color printing, suitable for creating complex 3D printing objects.
GLTF	A format designed for web delivery and 3D model display, which is efficient and supports animation.	WebGL and Web Applications: Designed for web delivery and 3D model display, suitable for WebGL applications, virtual reality, and augmented reality projects. Online Presentation: Used for displaying interactive 3D content on web pages, such as 3D models of products in e-commerce stores.
FBX	A powerful 3D modeling format that supports complex animation and material information, it is commonly used in film, television, and game development.	Film and TV Production: Widely used in movie and TV special effects production, especially for scenes that require complex animation and skeletal systems. Game Development: Used to import and export 3D models containing animation and skeletal data in game development, compatible with various game engines and development tools. Virtual Reality: For virtual reality and augmented reality applications, supporting complex animation and interactive content.

¶ Supported File Formats in Revo Scan 5

¶ File Formats Description