Uploading Point Clouds — Georeferenced Projects

Supported Formats

.las, .laz

Note: .copc.laz files are not supported.

What We Check

When you upload a point cloud to a Georeferenced project, we verify:

1. File name — must contain only standard characters
2. File size — must be within your plan's upload limit
3. File format — must be .las or .laz
4. LAS version — versions 1.1 through 1.4 are supported
5. Point format — formats 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 are supported
6. Coordinate Reference System (CRS) — both horizontal and vertical CRS are read from the file

How CRS Is Read

We read the CRS information embedded in your LAS/LAZ file header. A valid CRS must have a recognized EPSG code (a standard numeric identifier for coordinate systems). A file may contain a CRS name but still be considered invalid if the EPSG code is missing or zero.

Each file has two CRS components:

• Horizontal CRS — defines the map position (e.g. NAD83 / UTM Zone 17N)
• Vertical CRS — defines the elevation reference (e.g. NAVD88)

What Happens During Upload

We compare your file's CRS against your project's CRS. There are four possible outcomes: