A file with .e57 extension is used for storing and exchange of three-dimensional (3D) imaging data such as point clouds, images, and metadata. It was developed by the Data Interoperability sub-committ...
A file with .e57 extension is used for storing and exchange of three-dimensional (3D) imaging data such as point clouds, images, and metadata. It was developed by the Data Interoperability sub-committee of the ATSM E57 Committee. E57 is open source and stores 3D point data, attributes, and 2D imagery captured by 3D imaging system.
E57 file format specifications are available at ATSM website. The concept paper and technical details of E57 file format are available. If file extension or signature does not match file format, errors will occur opening or editing file. So analysis of file is vital to determine format and program.
E57 extension is commonly used. File itself mainly uses special format. 99% E57 files belong to LIDAR Point Cloud data. If open in text editor, see only illegible characters.
Below find tips on open E57 files and programs that support E57 files. E57 file extension is LIDAR Point Cloud Data Format. Depending on system, need different software to handle E57 files.
Most issues with E57 files aren’t complex, can be addressed without specialist. We list help resolve problems with E57 files.
First check if E57 file opened can be read by us. If not opened correctly, look for different software to open E57 files. Repeat opening .E57 file with different software.
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