File extension 3ds

Name: 3D Graphics Files

Popularity: 10

Open With: Mesh Lab

What is this 3ds file?

3D image format used by Autodesk 3D Studio; contains mesh data, material attributes, bitmap references, smoothing group data, viewport configurations, camera locations, and lighting information; may also include object animation data. 3DS files consist of blocks of data called "chunks" that contain an ID and length description. Chunks store the shapes, lighting, a viewing information that together represent the three-dimensional scene. NOTE: The 3DS format is an older format that has been replaced by .MAX files in newer versions of the 3ds Max software.

Name: Game Files

Popularity: 6

Open With: Nintendo 3DS Emulator

What is this 3ds file?

Game file used by emulators for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console system; contains a copy of the data from an original game cartridge and can be played on a PC with supporting emulation software.