3D Studio model MIME Type
model/x-3ds represents, how to open it, and how Poly supports this 3D format. MIME type details for model/x-3ds
In active use| MIME type | model/x-3ds |
|---|---|
| Extensions | .3ds |
| First standardized | 1990 |
| Created by | Autodesk |
| Browser support | |
| Example applications | Autodesk 3ds Max, Blender |
| Poly support | Yes. Poly recognizes valid 3D Studio model files and makes supported geometry and scene metadata available. |
| Indexed by Poly | Yes. Poly indexes filenames and creates visual similarity information for supported 3D content; available metadata is shown in details. |
| Preview in Poly | Yes. Poly previews supported 3D Studio model geometry and scene content. |
| Poly agent | Yes. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files. |
What does model/x-3ds represent?
The model/x-3ds media type identifies 3d studio model files, normally stored as .3ds. 3DS is a binary, chunked format associated with the original 3D Studio. Chunks describe objects, meshes, materials, cameras, and lights within the format's older scene model. Modern applications may lose newer features when importing or exporting it.1
Opening and converting the format
Autodesk 3ds Max and Blender are useful applications for opening or importing this format. Export to GLB for compact interactive delivery, or choose 3MF for additive manufacturing when its package model fits the workflow.
Support in Poly
Poly previews supported geometry, makes filenames searchable, and provides visual similarity for supported 3D content. Available mesh and scene metadata can appear in details. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files.
| Construct | Handling |
|---|---|
| Geometry | Objects and triangular mesh data |
| Materials | Legacy material and texture references may be represented |
| Scene | Cameras and lights can be represented within the legacy model |
| Poly limitation | Older format limits can affect fidelity |
Poly supports inspection and multimodal understanding; editing, simulation, and exact authoring remain application tasks.
Format context and alternatives
3D Studio used the format in the early 1990s. It remains common in older asset libraries and exchange workflows, although newer scene formats provide richer names, materials, and animation support. 1 Choose glTF or GLB for interactive scene delivery, OBJ for simple mesh exchange, and 3MF for manufacturing packages when its optional metadata matches the workflow.
Footnotes
- Autodesk. Importing 3DS Files. ↩ ↩2