Free Online 3DS to DAE Converter

Here is our free to use 3DS to DAE 3D model converter tool that will take your 3DS file and convert it to the DAE format ready for loading into your favourite 3D modeling package. Our 3D model converter supports batch processing of your files and can convert up to 20 3DS files at one time.

Select File(s)

Drag and drop your files here to upload or click the button above.
A maximum of 20 files can be converted at once.

Please note: Your 3DS file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted 3DS file file before this time.

The 3DS to DAE model conversion tool will analyse your 3DS file and convert its 3D mesh data including vertices, surfaces and where applicable vector normals and texture coordinates to the DAE format whilst maintaining the structural accuracy of your original 3DS 3D model file.

File information for 3DS and DAE

Full Name	3D Studio Mesh
Extension	3DS
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Binary

The 3DS file format is one of the older, some may say classic, 3D file formats designed to store fully textured 3D models. Developed in the early 1990's, the 3DS format was to be the standard format for the popular 3D Studio modeling application.

The format is still in use today though was superseded some time ago by the MAX format that is used by the Autodesk 3ds Max modeling application. Although out of favor as a preferred storage format for modern 3D models, the 3DS format is still important due to the huge library of existing 3D models that exist in this format.

3DS Converter Capabilities

As the 3DS format currently does not support the use of material colors when used by tool, your converted model will contain only the mesh geometry, material colors will not be transferred to your converted file.

Full Name	COLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity
Extension	DAE
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	text/xml
Format	Text

The Khronos Group created the DAE file, a 3D model file format. The format is an XML text-based format, storing the 3D model information in a standardized XML structure, ensuring it is easy to add additional features without introducing compatibility issues.

Many 3D editing applications support the importing and exporting of DAE files, including the popular 3D editor Blender.

Mesh Geometry

DAE files support mesh geometry along with various types of surface definitions, from simple triangles to full polygon meshes. It has support for face and vertex normals and texture coordinates too. Mesh elements defined within the XML structure can be shared between multiple 3D objects within the final rendered scene.

DAE Converter Capabilities

As the DAE format currently does not support the use of material colors in 3D models when created using our tool, your converted model will contain only the mesh geometry, material colors will not be transferred to your converted DAE file.

How to Convert your 3DS to DAE?

Here are two steps to convert your 3DS to DAE using our free 3DS converter tool.

Upload your 3DS file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the 3DS file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your DAE

Click the download link to receive your DAE file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my 3DS to DAE?

First, click the "Select File" button and choose your 3DS file. We will upload and convert your 3DS file. Once the conversion from 3DS to DAE completes, use the provided link to download your DAE file.

How long does it take to convert my 3DS file to DAE?

We aim to process all 3DS to DAE file conversions as soon as possible; this should take around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer for larger files.

Is the 3DS format suitable for 3D printing?

No. Most 3D printing slicer software will not support the 3DS format. It is recommended to convert your 3DS file to the STL format if you wish to 3D print it.