3DS → DXF

Convert 3DS to DXF

Convert 3DS files to DXF in seconds. Geometry, UVs and materials are carried over where DXF supports them, and the model lands the right way up.

  • Geometry, UVs and materials kept where supported
  • Correct orientation and scale
  • Runs on your computer: nothing is uploaded
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How to convert 3DS to DXF

  1. Add your 3DS file

    Drop it on the converter above or click browse. It opens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

  2. Check the format is DXF

    DXF is already selected. You can switch to any other output from the menu.

  3. Convert and download

    Click Convert and your DXF file is ready in seconds. Download it straight away.

What is 3DS?

3DS is the classic 3D Studio mesh format from the 1990s. It is still found in model libraries and accepted by many programs, though it limits meshes to 65,536 vertices.

Full name
Autodesk 3D Studio
Type
3D scene (meshes, materials)
Used in
3ds Max, Blender, SketchUp, Cinema 4D
Strength
Widely readable older format.
Limits
Size limits and dated materials.
More about 3DS

What is DXF?

DXF is AutoCAD's exchange format. We write your model as 3D faces that AutoCAD, LibreCAD and most CAD programs can open.

Full name
AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Format
Type
Triangle mesh
Used in
AutoCAD, LibreCAD, DraftSight, laser and CNC software
Strength
Opens in AutoCAD-compatible software.
Limits
3D faces only; not a solid model.
More about DXF

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3DS → STL3DS → STEP3DS → STP3DS → IGES3DS → BREP3DS → OBJSTL → DXFSTEP → DXFSTP → DXFIGES → DXFOBJ → DXFFBX → DXF

Questions

Are materials and textures kept?

Colours and texture coordinates are carried over when DXF supports them. DXF does not store textures, so only the geometry carries over.

Will my model be upside down?

No. 3DS and DXF may use different "up" directions, and we rotate the model so it stands the same way in your software.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser.