.3ds file: how to open it on Windows

3 Windows apps register the .3ds extension. Install one of them to open the file with a double-click.

About the format

Format

3D Studio image

MIME type

image/x-3ds

PRONOM identifier

x-fmt/19

Format data: freedesktop.org shared-mime-info and PRONOM (The National Archives, UK).

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  FreeCAD

  A general purpose open source parametric 3D CAD modeler

  Open source 1.1.4 ★ 34.6K
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  AzaharPlus

  AzaharPlus is a fork of the Azahar 3DS emulator that restores some features.

  Open source 2122-A ★ 1.3K
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  Space Thumbnails

  Generates preview thumbnails for 3D model files.

  Open source 1.0.1 ★ 509

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