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3DS Converter

Turn any 3DS file into the format you need. Conversion is free, needs no signup, and your files are deleted from our servers after 2 hours.

  • Free

    no account needed

  • Frankfurt

    stored in the EU

  • 2 hours

    then files are deleted

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Any format in, the right format out

Drag and drop your files here, or import from:

Upload files up to 100 MB in 3DS

How to convert 3DS files

Everything happens on this page, in any modern browser, with nothing to install.

  1. Upload your 3DS file

    Drag and drop your 3DS file or browse from your device, Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

  2. Pick the format

    Choose one of the formats your 3DS file converts to, then press Convert.

  3. Download your file

    Most files are ready in seconds.

What you get from the 3DS converter

Here you can turn 3DS into OBJ, STL, PLY and 6 more, and DXF, OBJ, STL and 10 more into 3DS.

  1. 01

    Each 3DS file you add comes back as its own download, under its original name.

  2. 02

    With several results, Download all saves them all with one click.

  3. 03

    If one file in a batch fails, the others still finish, and the result says what went wrong.

3DS

3DS is the native file format of Autodesk 3D Studio for DOS, the predecessor of 3ds Max. It stores meshes, materials, lights, cameras and basic animation in a binary file, but limits each mesh to 65,535 vertices and 65,535 faces, so today it is mainly used to exchange older models.

Convert from 3DS

Convert your 3DS files to other formats quickly and easily. Choose a target format below to get started.

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Convert to 3DS

Convert files from other formats to 3DS. Select a source format below to begin converting.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Contact support.

Is it free to convert 3DS files?

Yes, the 3DS converter is completely free. You can convert files up to 100 MB and up to 10 files per batch, and no signup or account is required.

Will converting 3DS files affect the quality?

Our converter preserves the original quality of your 3DS files during conversion. The output maintains formatting, layout, and visual fidelity as closely as possible.

Can I convert multiple 3DS files at once?

Yes. You can convert up to 10 3DS files in a single batch. Drag and drop all the files at once, and Novitora processes them together.

Is my data safe when converting 3DS files?

Your files upload to Novitora servers over an encrypted TLS connection and are automatically deleted 2 hours after upload. Data is stored in the EU (Frankfurt), and we follow SOC 2-aligned security practices.

What devices can I use to convert 3DS files?

Novitora works in any modern web browser on desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones. There is nothing to install: open the page, upload your 3DS file, and download the result.

Your data, our priority

At Novitora, we convert your files and protect them. Your data is covered end to end: encrypted transfers, storage in the EU, and automatic file deletion 2 hours after upload.

Security

  • SSL/TLS encryption

    Files travel over encrypted connections and stay encrypted while they are processed.

  • Secured data centers

    Processing happens in hardened data centers with continuous monitoring.

  • Access control and authentication

    Strict access controls ensure only you can reach your files before they are automatically deleted.

  • SOC 2-aligned practices, GDPR-ready
  • Files auto-delete after 2 hours
  • Files stored in Frankfurt, EU