3DS File Extension

3DS file extension is created by Autodesk, also known as 3D Studio Scene. 3DS has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open 3DS files in GLC Player GLC_Player program.

3D Studio Scene File Type

What is a 3DS File Type?

The 3DS files consist of data blocks called quotations, quotations, which contain an ID and a length description. They store shapes, lighting and visualization information that, together, represent the three-dimensional scene.

In the new versions of the 3ds Max software, the 3DS format has been replaced by .MAX files. The 3DS format, however, is still widely used.

Free online 3DS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .3DS (3D Studio Scene) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to 3DS, merge, split and compare the 3DS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

3DS Converter

Open 3DS

Edit 3DS

Compare 3DS Files

Merge 3DS Files

Split 3DS Files

3DS Metadata Viewer

3DS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the 3D Studio Scene .3DS File Extensions while opening the .3DS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open 3DS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for 3D Studio Scene on your system such as GLC Player GLC_Player.
2. Associate default Glc Player GLC Player GLC_Player program for *.3ds (3D Studio Scene) files.
   
   

   Associate 3DS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.3DS (e.g example.3ds) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Glc Player GLC Player GLC_Player program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .3ds files.
   
   

   Associate 3DS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.3DS (e.g example.3ds) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Glc Player GLC Player GLC_Player program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GLC Player GLC_Player extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related 3DS File Extensions

3DS default file extension is .3DS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for 3DS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the 3DS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open 3DS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Blender 2 for Windows	Open Source	Blender
	MAXON Cinema 4D R18 for Windows	Commercial	MAXON
	Microsoft File Explorer 000 for Windows	Included with OS	Microsoft
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for Windows	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	GLC Player GLC_Player 2 for Windows	Open Source	GLC Player
	Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper 16 for Windows	Commercial	Blue Marble Geographics
	Irrlicht 1 for Windows	Open Source	Irrlicht
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	MeshLab 1 for Windows	Open Source	MeshLab
	pmG messiahStudio 6 for Windows	Commercial	pmG
	chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D 1 for Windows	Shareware	chUmbaLum sOft
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics
	Bondware Poser 11 for Windows	Commercial	Bondware
	Trimble SketchUp 2020 for Windows	Freeware	Trimble
	IMSI TurboCAD PRO PLATINUM 2018 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	Unity Technologies Unity 5.4 for Windows	Commercial	Unity Technologies

Open 3DS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Apple Finder 000 for MacOs	Included with OS	Apple Finder
	Blender 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Blender
	MAXON Cinema 4D R18 for MacOs	Commercial	MAXON
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for MacOs	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Blackmagic Design Fusion for Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	GLC Player GLC_Player 2 for MacOs	Open Source	GLC Player
	Irrlicht 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Irrlicht
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	MeshLab 1 for MacOs	Open Source	MeshLab
	pmG messiahStudio 6 for MacOs	Commercial	pmG
	Bondware Poser 11 for MacOs	Commercial	Bondware
	Trimble SketchUp 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Trimble
	IMSI TurboCAD for Mac DELUXE V10 for MacOs	Commercial	IMSI
	Unity Technologies Unity 5.4 for MacOs	Commercial	Unity Technologies

Open 3DS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Blender 2 for Linux	Open Source	Blender
	GLC Player GLC_Player 2 for Linux	Open Source	GLC Player
	Irrlicht 1 for Linux	Open Source	Irrlicht
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Linux	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	MeshLab 1 for Linux	Open Source	MeshLab
	Unity Technologies Unity 5.4 for Linux	Commercial	Unity Technologies

Open 3DS file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Online 3D Viewer 000 for Web	Free	Online 3D Viewer
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open 3DS file on iOS

Open 3DS file on Android

About Licensing

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5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About 3DS - 3D Studio Scene

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