3DS to CIA Converter
Batch convert 3ds files to cia format online for free
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How to convert 3DS files to CIA online?
Step-by-step guide to convert 3ds to cia using AnyConv. It works on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iPhone, Android).
Upload 3DS-file
Drag and drop your 3DS file into the upload area. The maximum file size is 100 MB.
3DS to CIA
Click "Convert" to change 3ds to cia. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.
Download your CIA
Now you can download the CIA file. The download link only works on your device.
FAQ
- ❓ How can I convert files from 3DS to CIA?First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your 3DS file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When 3DS to CIA conversion is completed, you can download your CIA file.
- ⏱️ How long does it take to convert 3DS to CIA?Mesh conversion is pretty fast. You can change 3DS to CIA in a few seconds.
- 🛡️ Is it safe to convert 3DS to CIA on AnyConv?Of course! We delete uploaded files immediately, and converted ones after 1 hour. No one has access to your files. File conversion (including 3DS to CIA) is absolutely safe.
- 💻 Can I convert 3DS to CIA on Mac OS or Linux?Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our 3DS to CIA converter works online and does not require software installation.
Information about 3DS and CIA file formats
| 🔸 File format | 3DS | CIA |
| 🔸 Full name | Autodesk 3D Studio Max | Nintendo 3DS CTR importable archive |
| 🔸 File extension | .3ds | .cia |
| 🔸 MIME type | application/x-3ds, image/x-3ds | application/octet-stream |
| 🔸 Developed by | Autodesk Inc. | Nintendo |
| 🔸 Type of format | ||
| 🔸 Description | 3DS is one of the file formats used by the Autodesk 3ds Max 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. It was the native file format of the old Autodesk 3D Studio DOS, which was popular until its successor replaced it in April 1996. Since 1990, it has grown to become a de facto industry standard for transferring models between 3D programs or storing models for 3D resource catalogs. While the 3DS format aims to provide an import/export format, retaining only essential geometry, texture, and lighting data, the related MAX format also contains extra information specific to Autodesk 3ds Max to allow a scene to be completely saved/loaded. | A CIA file is a CTR Importable Archive used to install games to a Nintendo 3DS handheld device. It contains game content, metadata, and a ticket. CIA files are commonly used for installing gamecard updates. Use ctrtool or GodMode9 to read and extract data from CIA files. |
| 🔸 Technical details | 3ds is a binary file format. The format is based on chunks, where each section of data is embedded in a block containing a chunk identifier and the length of the data and the data itself. This allows parsers to skip chunks they don't recognize and allows for extensions to the format. The chunks form a hierarchical structure, similar to an XML DOM tree. The first two bytes of the chunk are its ID. The parser can identify the chunk from that value and decide whether it will parse it or skip it. The next four bytes contain a little-endian integer that is the length of the chunk, including its data, the length of its sub-blocks, and the 6-byte header. The next bytes are the chunk's data, followed by the sub-chunks, in a structure that may extend to several levels deep. | |
| 🔸 File conversion | 3DS conversion | CIA conversion |
| 🔸 Associated programs | AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SolidWorks. | ctrtool, GodMode9 |
| 🔸 Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.3ds | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_3DS |