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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

.3DS file extension.
3D Studio Scene File Type
Extension .3ds
Developer Autodesk
Popularity 5.0 (167 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program GLC Player GLC_Player
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

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In the new versions of the 3ds Max software, the 3DS format has been replaced by .MAX files.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 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open 3DS File on Windows

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

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen 3DS File on Mac OS

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

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen 3DS file on Linux

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

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen 3DS file on Web

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

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen 3DS file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen 3DS file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

3DS file extension icon image.About 3DS - 3D Studio Scene

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Updated 12/1/2024
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