LAS file format

LAS
Filename extension
.las
Internet media typeapplication/vnd.las
Magic numberLASF
Developed byAmerican Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Initial releaseMay 9, 2003 (2003-05-09)
Latest release
1.4 R15
July 9, 2019 (2019-07-09)
Type of formatPoint cloud data
Open format?Yes

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 and regarded as an industry standard for Lidar data.