The PCD (Point Cloud Data) file format is specifically designed for storing 3D point cloud data, with features that were not supported by existing file formats. It is the primary data format used in the PCL library and offers the ability to store and process organized point cloud datasets. The PCD format also offers faster saving and loading of points due to its binary form, compared to other formats such as PLY, IFS, VTK, STL, OBJ, and X3D. However, these alternative formats do not have the same level of flexibility and speed as PCD files. If you are looking for a fast and flexible way to store and process your point cloud data, the PCD format is a great choice.

The most common extensions for Point Cloud Data is .pcd.

CAD Interop distributes several solutions to prepare, convert and visualize your PCD data. Find below the list of our solutions compatible with the PCD format: