File Extension Library


.E57 File Extension

  • Developer by: ASTM E57 Committee on 3D Imaging Systems
  • Category: 3D Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .E57 files and how to open them?

Can't open .E57 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .E57 file.

What is a .E57 file extension?

.E57 file extension is created by ASTM E57 Committee on 3D Imaging Systems. .E57 has been classified as 3D Image Files. The format of .E57 file is Binary.

.E57 is LIDAR Point Cloud Data File

3D image file created in the ASTM E57 format, a format used for storing data captured by 3D imaging systems; saves LIDAR (light detection and ranging) data, which was captured by 3D range cameras; enables remote sensing data to be saved in a vendor-neutral format.

E57 files can be used for rendering images of real-world objects, such as buildings, atmospheric entities (e.g., clouds), and geological surfaces. This can be useful in construction, surveying, engineering, and research.

NOTE: The E57 format uses a combination of binary and XML data.

List of all softwares that can open the LIDAR Point Cloud Data File
Windows
FARO Scene
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO
libE57

How to fix problems with .E57 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .E57 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .E57 file format
  2. You need to check the .E57 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)