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Convert LAS to LAZ

File Extension	LAS
Full Name	LIDAR Data Exchange Format

File format with .LAS extension contains LIDAR (light detection and ranging) data stored in binary format. This format is a result of efforts to standardize LIDAR data formats undertaken by ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing). This format greatly simplifies exchange of information between suppliers and recepients.

File Extension	LAZ
Full Name

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "LAS") to another (referred to as "LAZ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, LAS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format LAS to format LAZ becomes essential.

So, how can we perform LAS to LAZ file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format LAS and transforming it into format LAZ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of LAS to LAZ converters.

Conversion from LAS to LAZ

LAS to LAZ

LASZip

How to convert the LAS file to LAZ?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of LAS to LAZ. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the LAS file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file LAS, the format of which you are going to change
Load the LAS file to the application
Select the output format of the LAZ file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file LAZ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted LAZ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the LAS format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.