POV Converter
Convert POV files online for free
Drop or upload your .POV file
How to convert your POV file
- Click Select File above, and choose your POV file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert POV to another file type
The converter easily converts your POV file to various formats—free and online. No Photoshop or extra software needed.
- POV to MP4
- POV to VR
- POV to PNG
- POV to JPG
- POV to PDF
- POV to GIF
- POV to BMP
- POV to TIFF
- POV to TIF
- POV to WEBP
- POV to ICO
- POV to CUR
Convert a file to POV
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the POV file type—in the best quality.
- RAW to POV
- PNG to POV
- AI to POV
- NEF to POV
- PSB to POV
- DNG to POV
- SVG to POV
- GIF to POV
- EPS to POV
- JPG to POV
- ARW to POV
- PDF to POV
About POV files
POV files, associated with POV-Ray (Persistence of Vision Raytracer), are used for 3D rendering. They contain scene descriptions, including camera angles, lighting, and object data. Despite their powerful features, POV files have limitations, such as compatibility issues with modern 3D software and a steep learning curve for beginners.
To ensure broader usability, POV files can be converted to more accessible formats such as OBJ, STL, 3DS, and DAE. To perform these conversions, software like Blender and 3ds Max can be used. However, Blender may require additional plugins, and 3ds Max comes with a hefty price tag.
Conversion of POV files can be challenging due to the complexity of scene data and potential loss of detail or functionality. Thus, users need to be aware of potential issues like rendering errors or missing elements in the converted files.
While software solutions are available, they often involve complicated procedures or significant costs. This is where Convert.Guru comes in handy. As a free and user-friendly platform, Convert.Guru allows you to safely and reliably convert POV files by simply dragging and dropping them into the upload area. With Convert.Guru, you can easily obtain files in your desired formats without the hassle.
Leverage the convenience and efficiency of Convert.Guru to make your 3D projects more versatile and accessible.
The POV Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best POV converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.