Open 3DS files

  • Full name
    3D Studio MAX Graphics Format
  • Developer
    Autodesk
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a 3DS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a 3DS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your 3DS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

How to open file with 3DS extension?

In order to open a file with 3DS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening 3DS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with 3DS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install TurboCAD or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening 3DS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support 3DS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of 3DS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.


Set TurboCAD as the default program for opening 3DS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate 3DS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the TurboCAD applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where TurboCAD has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with 3DS files

Sometimes problems with opening 3DS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • 3DS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open 3DS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • 3DS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of 3DS file

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