OFF to 3DS Conversion
Our easy-to-follow tutorial will help you convert OFF to 3DS in no time:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert OFF mesh files to 3DS format.
Import OFF Mesh File
Click Open... to load your OFF (.off) mesh file, or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to 3DS Format
Use Save As... to export your mesh file to the 3DS mesh file format (.3ds).
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OFF File Format - 3D Object File for Polygon Meshes
The OFF (Object File Format) is a simple, ASCII-based 3D file format used for representing polygonal geometry in a lightweight, non-proprietary structure. Designed for academic and development use, the OFF format efficiently stores 3D model data using only vertices, faces, and optional edge information - ideal for geometry-focused workflows without material or texture metadata.
OFF File Features
- Editable ASCII Structure: OFF files are plain text, easily viewable and editable in any standard text editor, making them perfect for manual modeling or debugging.
- Supports Polygonal Geometry: Store 3D shapes using triangle meshes, quadrilaterals, or general polygons. Each face is defined by a list of vertex indices, allowing flexible model design.
- Lightweight and Minimal: Unlike complex CAD formats, OFF excludes materials, textures, and metadata, focusing purely on geometric structure for fast, efficient modeling.
Convert OFF Files to Other 3D Formats
Our 3D conversion tools make working with OFF files fast and flexible. Autoconverter enables direct conversion of OFF mesh models to popular formats such as STL, OBJ, SKP (SketchUp), and PLY - preserving polygonal integrity throughout. For advanced workflows, Autoshaper can convert OFF files into NURBS-based formats like STEP, IGES, and BREP, ideal for CAD software and precision manufacturing.
Try our OFF file converters today - import, export, and transform polygonal data effortlessly into your preferred 3D format.
3D Studio (3DS) File Format
The 3DS file format is a classic, widely-used standard for storing 3D polygonal mesh models, originally developed for Autodesk's 3D Studio. Known for its simple structure and broad compatibility, 3DS remains popular in gaming, architectural visualization, lighting design, and real-time 3D applications.
Key Features of the 3DS Format
- Broad Software Support: 3DS files are compatible with leading 3D applications like DIALux, Blender, Cinema 4D, and Unity, making it a reliable format for cross-platform 3D model exchange.
- Efficient Data Storage: Supports hierarchical object structures, reusable geometry instances, material properties (colors, transparency, texture maps), and basic animation data.
- Format Constraints: Due to its DOS-era origins, 3DS limits mesh names to 8 characters and restricts each mesh object to a maximum of 32,767 triangles. It does not support modern rendering features such as PBR materials or NURBS.
Convert 3DS Files Easily
Our Autoconverter and Automesher Application optimize the conversion of 3DS files by automatically partitioning large meshes to comply with format limitations. Easily import, export, and adapt 3DS models for legacy workflows, lighting simulations, or cross-platform sharing, while preserving maximum model fidelity.
OFF vs 3DS Comparison
| Property | OFF | 3DS |
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| Extensions | .off | .3ds |
| Name | Object File Format | 3D-Studio File Format |
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