How to open 3DS file?

What is 3DS file extension?

The 3DS extension is given to files used by a professional 3D graphics and animation program called 3D Studio Max. 3DS is a binary file format that stores 3D models used to create projects. 3DS files can also contain model grid data as well as object animation data. 3DS files are recognized by other programs, e.g. CAD type, working on different system platforms.

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Programs that support 3DS file

WINDOWS
Programs for Windows system
3ds Max 3ds Max
TurboCAD TurboCAD
SketchUp SketchUp
MeshLab MeshLab
MAXON Cinema 4D MAXON Cinema 4D
Rain Swift 3D Rain Swift 3D
MAC OS
Programs for Mac OS system
TurboCAD TurboCAD
SketchUp SketchUp
Cheetah3D Cheetah3D
MeshLab MeshLab
MAXON Cinema 4D MAXON Cinema 4D
Rain Swift 3D Rain Swift 3D
We hope we helped you solve the problem with the 3DS file. If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program) - you will find more information there on the location where to download the secure setup version of the required application.
What else may cause problems?
There can be more reasons which determine that you are not able to open the 3DS file (apart from the lack of the proper application installed).
First - the 3DS file may be incorrectly linked (associated) with the application installed to support it. In this case, you need to change this link by yourself. To do this, right-click on the 3DS file # that you want to edit, click "Open with" and then select the program from the list that you have installed. After this operation, the problems with opening the 3DS file should be solved forever.
Second - the file you want to open can simply be damaged. Then, the best solution is to find a new version, or download it again from the same source as before (maybe for some reason in the previous session the download of the 3DS file has not been completed and it cannot be opened properly).