Convert 3DS to PLY
Convert 3DS files to PLY locally, completely free and with maximum privacy.
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How to convert 3DS to PLY
- Drop your .3ds files above, or click Upload Files. You can add many files at once.
- PLY is already selected as the output. Open the settings (gear icon) to fine-tune the result.
- Click Convert All. Assimp and three.js runs inside your browser through WebAssembly; nothing is uploaded.
- Download your .ply files as soon as each one finishes.
What to know about 3DS to PLY conversion
- PLY stores geometry only, so materials, textures and animation are not included in the output.
- Textures must be embedded in the 3DS file; references to separate texture files cannot be resolved in the browser.
3DS vs PLY
| Feature | 3DS (Autodesk 3D Studio) | PLY (Polygon File Format) |
|---|---|---|
| Materials and textures | Yes | No |
| Animation and rigging | No | No |
| Best for | opening models from legacy 3D archives | 3D scans and point clouds with vertex colors |
| Opens in | 3ds Max, Blender and many 3D tools | MeshLab, CloudCompare and Blender |
3DS (Autodesk 3D Studio): The legacy native format of Autodesk 3D Studio, still common in 3D model archives.
PLY (Polygon File Format): A 3D format designed for scanned data, storing vertices with colors and normals.
Conversion options
- Custom output file name
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert 3DS to PLY here?
Yes. Your files are processed entirely on your own device by WebAssembly code running in the browser. They are never uploaded, so nobody else can see them, and the converter keeps working even if your connection drops after the page loads.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no server-side limit. The only limit is the memory available to your browser, typically 1.5–4 GB on desktop computers.
Can I convert several 3DS files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted in parallel according to your device's CPU cores, and you can apply the same settings to all of them.
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