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    • File extension .3DS
    • Dateiendung .3DS
    • .3DSファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .3DS
    • Extension de archivo .3DS
    • Estensione del file .3DS

How to open file with .3DS extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .3DS file? Do you want to convert a .3DS file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .3DS

Full Name Developer Category
3D Studio MAX Graphics Format Autodesk 3D Image Files
.3DS

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.

The 3DS file format can be used for various purposes, including saving textured and polygon model data, objects, and scenes. It contains information about lights, cameras, materials, meshes, bones, surfaces, textures, as well as animation frames. It supports the most popular image formats such as JPG, BMP, TIF and DDS as textures which can be assigned to surfaces. The object layers such as polygons and other shapes can be edited by modifying their properties in the file. This allows for much more accurate manipulation than in other more limited file formats.

Similar File Extensions

In addition to .3DS several similar file extensions are associated with 3D computer graphics and animation including: .3DX, .DAE, .COB, .OBJ, .AC3D, and .XAF.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • 3ds Max 3ds Max
  • TurboCAD TurboCAD
  • SketchUp SketchUp
  • MeshLab MeshLab
  • MAXON Cinema 4D MAXON Cinema 4D
  • Rain Swift 3D Rain Swift 3D
  • messiahStudio messiahStudio
  • ABViewer ABViewer
  • 3D Studio Max 3D Studio Max
  • Blender Blender
Programs for MAC system
  • TurboCAD TurboCAD
  • SketchUp SketchUp
  • Cheetah3D Cheetah3D
  • MeshLab MeshLab
  • MAXON Cinema 4D MAXON Cinema 4D
  • Rain Swift 3D Rain Swift 3D
  • messiahStudio messiahStudio

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .3DS) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .3DS extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .3DS file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .3DS extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .3DS extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .3DS file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .3DS file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .3DS file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .3DS file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .3DS file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .3DS file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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  • File extension .3DXMJ
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Conversion of a 3DS file

  • 3DS to DWG
  • 3DS to ASC
  • 3DS to BLEND
  • 3DS to SKP
  • 3DS to X3D
  • 3DS to AC
  • 3DS to ASE
  • 3DS to BIP
  • 3DS to BR5
  • 3DS to C3D
  • 3DS to C4D
  • 3DS to DAE
  • 3DS to EASM
  • 3DS to FBX
  • 3DS to FLT
  • 3DS to IGS
  • 3DS to KMZ
  • 3DS to LXO
  • 3DS to MAX
  • 3DS to MD3
  • 3DS to MD5MESH
  • 3DS to MDL
  • 3DS to OBJ
  • 3DS to POV
  • 3DS to PRJ
  • 3DS to RFA
  • 3DS to SAT
  • 3DS to SH3D
  • 3DS to SLDASM
  • 3DS to SPT
  • 3DS to STEP
  • 3DS to STP
  • 3DS to V3D
  • 3DS to VRML
  • 3DS to W3D
  • 3DS to WRL
  • 3DS to 3D
  • 3DS to 3DM
  • 3DS to 3DXML
  • 3DS to MLI
  • 3DS to A3S
  • 3DS to ATD
  • 3DS to A3D
  • 3DS to BOD
  • 3DS to AVI
  • 3DS to DXF
  • 3DS to IGES
  • 3DS to JPG
  • 3DS to PMD
  • 3DS to STL
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