3MF to 3DS Conversion
The following list presents valuable resources, packed with detailed guides and expert tips for converting 3MF files to 3DS format using our converters. Browse them now for an effortless 3MF files conversion later.
- Autoconverter Uses Vertex Normals to Display Smooth Meshes
- Convert 3D Mesh Files in the Batch Mode
- STEP File Converter to Mesh File Formats
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Enhance BricsCAD V24 with Automesher and Automapki Applications
- Explode Component Instances into Mesh Groups
3MF vs. 3DS Comparison
| Property | 3MF | 3DS |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .3mf | .3ds |
| Name | 3D Manufacturing Format | 3D-Studio File Format |
| Versions | ||
| Textures | ||
| Colors | ||
| Geometry components |
3D Manufacturing File
An open-source XML file format that was created by the 3MF Consortium, a group of companies and organizations involved in the 3D printing industry. Unlike the older STL format, which only stores the geometry of 3D models, 3MF can also store additional information, such as:
- Color: 3MF can define the color of each triangle in a 3D model, allowing for more realistic and detailed prints.
- Transparency: 3MF can specify the opacity of each triangle or vertex in a 3D model, enabling the creation of transparent or translucent objects.
- Texture: 3MF can associate a 2D image with a 3D model, and map the image coordinates to the model coordinates, resulting in textured prints.
- Metadata: 3MF can include custom data such as author, title, description, or license for each 3D model, facilitating the sharing and management of 3D files.
3MF File Converters: Our products, Autoconverter and Automesher Application, are compatible with 3MF. To import and export 3MF files they utilize the official lib3mf library. However, there is one limitation that you should be aware of: 3MF does not support group hierarchies, which are used to organize 3D models into hierarchical subgroups. Therefore, if you have a 3D model that contains group hierarchies, you will lose them when you convert it to 3MF.
3D Studio File
A widely recognized format used for storing polygonal mesh models. It has gained popularity due to its extensive feature set and compatibility with various software, such as:
- Extensive Support: The 3DS format supports a variety of features including model names, reusable geometry component instances, materials with transparent colors, and texture images.
- Compatibility: You can import and export 3DS models to and from many software applications, such as DIALux, which is used for lighting design.
- Legacy Constraints: Due to its legacy constraints, 3DS model names are limited to 8 characters. Additionally, a single 3DS mesh object can only contain up to 32,767 triangles.
- 3DS Converters: To overcome legacy limitations and convert any mesh into 3DS format, you can use our Autoconverter and Automesher Application. They will automatically split your models into smaller shells to accommodate the triangles limit, and convert them to the 3DS format.