LAS file format
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The LAS (LASer) format is a file format designed for the interchange and archiving of lidar point cloud data. It is an open, binary format specified by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). The format is widely used[1] and regarded as an industry standard for lidar data.[2][3]
| Filename extension |
.las |
|---|---|
| Magic number | LASF |
| Developed by | American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing |
| Initial release | May 9, 2003; 20 years ago (2003-05-09) |
| Latest release | 1.4 R15 July 9, 2019; 3 years ago (2019-07-09) |
| Type of format | Point cloud data |
| Open format? | Yes |