Free Online 3DS Converter

This is our fast and free file converter, specializing in converting your 3DS 3D model files. You can convert your 3DS files to a number of different formats, whether that be another 3D model format or an image. Our 3DS converter can handle the most popular formats. Our 3DS converter can also batch process up to 20 files at a time.

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.
Our 3DS converter tool supports converting to the following file types: 3MF, ABC, AMF, ASE, BLEND, CTM, DAE, FBX, GIF, GLB, GLTF, IDTF, JPG, KMZ, MP4, OBJ, OFF, PCD, PLY, PNG, SKP, STEP, STL, USD, VID, VTK, VTP, WEBP, WRL, X, X-Plane, X3D, XYZ, ZIP

To start, please click the button above and select the 3D model 3DS files you wish to convert. Once you have selected these, you can specify what you would like each file to be converted to. This could be another 3D model format, or another format from our extensive list. Once the target formats have been set, you can apply any configurations (such as applying the built-in voxelizer) by clicking the button.

How to Convert your 3DS file Online?

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

Upload your 3DS file

Click the "Select File(s)" button, then select an 3DS file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Select file type

Select the file type to convert your 3DS file to using the drop-down list of available types.

Download your file

Click the download link to receive your converted file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use the 3DS conversion tools?

Yes! Our 3DS conversion tools are 100% free to use.

Are there any 3DS conversion usage limits?

No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our 3DS conversion tools.

How long does it take to convert my 3DS?

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

What does the 3DS conversion process involve?

Once your 3DS file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to, our bespoke conversion software will convert your 3DS and make it available for you to download with a unique download URL.

Is it safe to convert my 3DS on FabConvert.com?

Yes, of course it is! Your 3DS, once converted, is deleted 1 hour after upload, and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my 3DS on Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our 3DS conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.

Is there any support for me when using the 3DS tool?

If you are having difficulty converting your 3DS, you can contact us, and we will try to help where possible.

3DS file format information

Extension	3DS
Full Name	3D Studio Mesh
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
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 modelling packages out there that offer support for importing these files.

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 colour material data contained within 3DS files, so the converted file will not contain any colour information.