Free Online 3DS to GIF Converter

Here is our free-to-use 3DS to GIF conversion tool that will take your 3D 3DS model file and convert it into a high-quality GIF image file. If you wish to batch convert multiple 3DS files, our converter supports up to 20 files at a time, with a dedicated download link being provided for each image file once completed.

Select File(s)

Or drag and drop your files here to upload.
A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

Please note: Your 3DS file, once uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload, so please download your converted 3DS file before this time.

With our 3D model 3DS to GIF converter, your 3DS file is uploaded, and a snapshot of the rendered model is created and saved into a GIF image file format. If your 3DS model has any textures, you can include them with your 3DS file at the time of upload. Our tool will automatically determine if any additional files are required to render your 3DS 3D model.

How to Convert your 3DS to GIF Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your 3DS to GIF using our fast and free 3DS converter tool.

Upload your 3DS file

Click the "Upload a 3DS File" button, then select a 3DS to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your GIF

Click the download link to receive your GIF file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my 3DS file to GIF?

First, click the "Upload..." button and select your 3DS file to upload. Your 3DS file will be uploaded to our servers. When the 3DS to GIF conversion has completed, you can download your GIF file right away.

How long does it take to convert my 3DS to GIF?

We aim to process all 3DS to GIF conversions as quickly as possible; this usually takes around 5 seconds; however, this can be longer for certain files, so please be patient.

How accurate is the 3DS to GIF conversion?

We aim to provide the best conversion experience. Our tools are under constant review and development, with new features being added every week.

File format information for 3DS and GIF

Extension	3DS
Full Name	3D Studio Mesh
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	N/A
Format	Binary
Opens With	MeshLab

A 3DS file is a legacy 3D graphics format originally created for use with the 3D Studio software. Although widely supported at the time, 3DS files have fallen in popularity and have been replaced as the 3D format of choice by more capable formats.

There are considerable limitations when working with 3DS files. One major limitation is the format's use of 16-bit values, which limit the total number of vertices and faces to 65536. This number was plenty large enough when the format was created in the early 1990s but has since become a limiting factor with modern 3D models containing millions of vertices and polygons.

Despite its limitations, a significant number of 3DS models still exist, and there are many 3D modeling packages out there that offer support for importing these files.

3DS Converter Capabilities

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.

Extension	GIF
Full Name	Graphics Interchange Format
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/gif
Format	Binary
Opens With	Paint.Net

GIF files have been around since the dawn of the internet and are a popular choice of format for storing images and animations. Images stored within a GIF file can be stored at low bits per pixel to reduce the size of the GIF file, leading to improved download speeds. Reducing the number of bits per pixel, if done correctly, can lead to no noticeable difference in image quality.

Along with static images, GIF files are also capable of storing short video or animation sequences. This capability has proved very popular, with animated GIFs being created and used on websites and social media. GIF files are also a popular format for storing and transmitting internet memes.

With newer and more capable formats such as PNG and WEBP taking over as the default standard for images and animations on the web, the GIF format is slowly declining in popularity. Support for GIF files within image editing software is still strong and will likely continue.

Information for converting from 3DS to GIF

Our tool will internally render your 3DS file and capture an image of the 3D render, which will be saved to a GIF file using a high-quality setting, ready for you to download.