POV File

Category: Raster Image Files

What is a POV file?

Persistence of Vision Raytracer (POV-Ray) created the POV file extension, which is a three-dimensional graphic image stored in ASCII text format. The software is a cross-platform ray-tracing program capable of generating pictures from a given text description. It is a pure renderer and users need to attach a third-party software capable of modelling for it to work.
The POV file format is a text-based raster which supports shapes, colors, rotations, lights, reflections, refractions, and several other key features. The form has become widely popular because there are many third-party assets and tools can be found on the web to enhance its effectiveness. The software is a good start for all those who want to learn ray tracing and related 3D geometry.

How to Open POV Files

POV-Ray

POV-Ray

POV-Ray

How to Make POV Files

Exact steps for creating POV files will vary by program and operating system. Download one of the above listed programs and you should be able to follow typical procedure for opening files or creating files from the File menu. Typically you will select File > Open or File > New and continue through the prompts. Some programs may follow a different procedure for either creation or opening of files.