3DS to STL Converter
Batch convert 3ds files to stl format online for free
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How to convert 3DS files to STL online?
Step-by-step guide to convert 3ds to stl 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 STL
Click "Convert" to change 3ds to stl. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.
Download your STL
Now you can download the STL file. The download link only works on your device.
FAQ
- ❓ How can I convert files from 3DS to STL?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 STL conversion is completed, you can download your STL file.
- ⏱️ How long does it take to convert 3DS to STL?Mesh conversion is pretty fast. You can change 3DS to STL in a few seconds.
- 🛡️ Is it safe to convert 3DS to STL 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 STL) is absolutely safe.
- 💻 Can I convert 3DS to STL on Mac OS or Linux?Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our 3DS to STL converter works online and does not require software installation.
Information about 3DS and STL file formats
| 🔸 File format | 3DS | STL |
| 🔸 Full name | Autodesk 3D Studio Max | Stereolithography File Format |
| 🔸 File extension | .3ds | .stl |
| 🔸 MIME type | application/x-3ds, image/x-3ds | model/stl, model/x.stl-ascii, model/x.stl-binary |
| 🔸 Developed by | Autodesk Inc. | 3D Systems |
| 🔸 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. | STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. Many other software packages support this file format. It is widely used for rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and computer-aided manufacturing. STL files describe only the surface geometry of a three-dimensional object without representing color, texture, or other common CAD model attributes. The STL format specifies both ASCII and binary representations. Binary files are more common since they are more compact. |
| 🔸 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. | An STL file describes a raw, unstructured triangulated surface by the unit normal and vertices (ordered by the right-hand rule) of the triangles using a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. All STL coordinates were required to be positive numbers in the original specification, but this restriction is no longer enforced, and negative coordinates are commonly encountered in STL files today. As a result, STL files contain no scale information, and the units are arbitrary. |
| 🔸 File conversion | 3DS conversion | STL conversion |
| 🔸 Associated programs | AutoCAD, Unigraphics, SolidWorks. | TurboCAD, GOM Inspect, STL Viewer, Geomagic Explorer, Parametric Technology Creo, Dassault Systemes CATIA, KeyCreator, MeshLab, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, CloudCompare, Blender, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop |
| 🔸 Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.3ds | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) |
3DS to STL Conversion Quality Rating
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