3DS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .3ds
Format Type Binary
Developed by Autodesk Inc.
Associated Programs Autodesk 3ds Max, MeshLab, Blender
Main Usage 3D Scene, Model and Animation
MIME Type image/x-3ds
3D Model Support Yes
Texture Support Yes
Animation Support Yes
Compression None
Advantages Wide software support, includes various data in a single file (e.g., mesh, materials, animations)
Disadvantages Limited to 65,536 vertices per mesh, outdated for some modern 3D applications
Popularity High in earlier 3D modeling and animation; now mostly for legacy support
Object Types Supported Mesh, Camera, Light sources, Animation
Material support Yes - including colors, textures, and reflection maps
Maximum File Size Depends on the application used for creation/editing; no explicit maximum within format specification
Lighting Effects Supported through light source objects
Scene Hierarchy Yes
Embeddable Data Types Textures, Materials, Metadata
License Proprietary
Key Features Supports multiple aspects of 3D modeling and rendering, including geometry, lighting, and materials.