| Extension | 3DS |
| Full Name | 3D Studio Mesh |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | N/A |
| Format | Binary |
| Opens With | MeshLab |
A 3DS file, also known as a 3D Studio file, is a digital file format used for storing three-dimensional models and scenes. It was originally developed by Autodesk for their 3D Studio software and later adopted by other 3D modeling applications. The 3DS file format can store a wide range of information related to 3D models, including geometric data, textures, lighting, and animation data.
Geometric data within a 3DS file describes the shape and structure of the 3D model, such as vertices, edges, and faces that define the object's surface. Texture information allows the application to apply images or materials to the model's surface, giving it a realistic appearance. Additionally, 3DS files can store lighting data, enabling the 3D scene to have various light sources and shadows.
One of the significant advantages of the 3DS file format is its compatibility with many 3D modeling software packages, making it a widely used and supported format in the computer graphics industry. However, as technology has advanced, newer and more efficient file formats have emerged, such as FBX and OBJ, which offer better support for modern features and larger scenes.
3DS Converter Capabilities
Currently our 3DS converter can only convert from 3DS files, our developers are working to allow converting to 3DS files in future versions of our tools.Our 3DS 3D Model/Mesh tool does not support any color material data contained within 3DS files so the converted file will not contain any color information.
