Convert 3DS to VRML

What is 3DS file?

The .3DS is a 3D image file format used by the 3D Studio Scene software for creating and storing three-dimensional graphics. It is one of the most popular formats in 3D modeling, allowing a variety of programs to generate and view three-dimensional models quickly and with minimal error. The 3DS format is designed to make it easy for users to read, store, and modify 3D models. [ ⏩ ] 3DS file extension

What is VRML file?

The VRML file extension (also known as Virtual Reality Modeling Language files) is a type of 3D graphic designed for use in the Internet and other computer programs. VRML was created by the Silicon Graphics Corporation as a platform-independent language for describing 3-dimensional scenes and objects, and it is designed to create interactive models featuring animation and multimedia. VRML files are created in a 3D world by a software program such as Cortona VRML Client, Blender, or Maya. [ ⏩ ] VRML file extension

How to convert the file from 3DS to VRML?

To successfully convert the 3DS file to VRML, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.3DS). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case VRML (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than VRML).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. 3DS to VRML. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting 3DS files to VRML files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension VRML, while before this step we had the 3DS file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new VRML file, or not.

Other 3DS and VRML file conversions