Convert.Guru

3DS Converter

Convert 3DS files online for free


Drop or upload your .3DS file

How to convert your 3DS file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your 3DS file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.


Convert 3DS to another file type

The converter easily converts your 3DS file to various formats—free and online. No Blender or extra software needed.

  • 3DS to CIA
  • 3DS to OBJ
  • 3DS to SKP
  • 3DS to STL
  • 3DS to FBX
  • 3DS to DWG
  • 3DS to 3DSX
  • 3DS to DAE
  • 3DS to MAX
  • 3DS to BLEND
  • 3DS to MA
  • 3DS to MB

Convert a file to 3DS

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the 3DS file type—in the best quality.

  • DWG to 3DS
  • DAE to 3DS
  • X3D to 3DS
  • IGES to 3DS
  • WRL to 3DS
  • JT to 3DS
  • SKP to 3DS
  • 3DM to 3DS
  • OBJ to 3DS
  • STEP to 3DS
  • FBX to 3DS
  • PLY to 3DS

About 3DS files

3DS files are 3D image files created with Autodesk 3D Studio software. They are widely used in the gaming industry and are commonly used to create 3D models for video games and animated movies. The 3DS file format is a proprietary format and is not supported by many software programs. 3DS files can be converted to other 3D formats such as OBJ, STL, and FBX, but the conversion process can be challenging and time consuming.

The most popular software for converting 3DS files is Autodesk 3ds Max. This software is used for creating 3D models and animations, and can also be used to convert 3DS files. Other software programs that can be used to convert 3DS files include Blender, Autodesk Maya, and Pixologic ZBrush.

When converting 3DS files, it is important to consider the compatibility of the target file format. Not all 3D formats are compatible with all software programs, so it is important to make sure that the target format is compatible with the software program being used. Additionally, the conversion process can be difficult and time consuming, and the quality of the converted file may not be as good as the original 3DS file.

For these reasons, it is often easier to use an online website such as Convert.Guru to convert 3DS files. Convert.Guru is a free and easy to use website that can quickly and easily convert 3DS files to other 3D formats such as OBJ, STL, and FBX.


The 3DS Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best 3DS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

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