How can I convert a file format PLY to PCD ?

I have a binary (or ascii, if easier) .ply file. (I generated this file from micro-CT image)

And I want it to be converted into .pcd (or .xyz) file to define the solid object as a set of points.

I really don't have a clue for this task.

Anyone can make a script for the task?

[Shantnu Kakkar]

cloud = pcread('inputfile.ply'); pcwrite(cloud,'outfilefile.pcd');