Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model 3DS Files to XYZ

Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or 3DS (3D Studio Mesh) model files to a standard XYZ (Point Cloud) file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages such as Blender or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple 3DS files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

To convert your 3DS file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a XYZ file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the 3DS to XYZ conversion process, see the conversion information section below.

How to Convert your 3DS to XYZ Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your 3DS to XYZ.

Upload a 3DS

Click the "Upload a 3DS File" button and select a 3DS to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your XYZ

Click the download link once completed to receive your XYZ file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my 3DS file to XYZ?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your 3DS file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the 3DS to XYZ conversion has completed, you can download your XYZ file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my 3DS to XYZ?

We aim to process all 3DS to XYZ conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the 3DS to XYZ conversion?

We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.

Is it safe to convert my 3DS to XYZ on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the 3DS file you submit to us. The resulting XYZ file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert 3DS to XYZ on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our 3DS to XYZ tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our 3DS conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.

I have several 3DS files; can I batch convert my 3DS to XYZ?

Yes! Our 3DS tool supports full batch conversions. You can upload up to 25 and 3DS files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the XYZ files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.

Comparing 3DS and XYZ Features

3DS Features

Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
Vertex Normals
Face Normals
Vertex Colors
Face Materials (Excluding textures)
Textures
Point Cloud
Multiple Objects Per File
Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
Bones/Joints
Animations
Suitable for 3D Printing

XYZ Features

Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
Vertex Normals
Face Normals
Vertex Colors
Face Materials (Excluding textures)
Textures
Point Cloud
Multiple Objects Per File
Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
Bones/Joints
Animations
Suitable for 3D Printing

File Format Information for 3DS to XYZ

Extension	3DS
Full Name	3D Studio Mesh
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	N/A
Format	Binary
Tools	3DS Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create 3DS Animation, 3DS Asset Extractor, 3DS Viewer
Open With	MeshLab

Description

The 3DS format has been a standard 3D format for many years. It has been the native file format for Autodesk's 3D Studio since the days of Microsoft's MS DOS. The age of the format began to show its limitations many years ago and was replaced by Autodesk when 3D Studio Max was launched.

There are, however, still many 3D model files circulating in the 3DS format, and these can be easily converted using our 3DS conversion tools. Some of the limitations of the 3DS file format include: texture names are limited to DOS 8.3 filenames; the maximum number of vertices allowed in the 3D mesh is capped at 65536; and there is no support for directional lighting.

3DS Notes

Currently, our tool supports limited importing of materials and color information from your 3DS file.

Supported Features

Mesh geometry

Unsupported Features

Materials
Textures

Extension	XYZ
Full Name	Point Cloud
Type	3D Model/Point Cloud
Mime Type	text/plain
Format	Text
Tools	XYZ Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create XYZ Animation, Compress XYZ, Text to XYZ, XYZ Viewer
Open With	MeshLab

Description

The XYZ is a 3D file format used for representing 3D Point Clouds. The format contains only positional information (X, Y, and Z coordinates) for the individual points. The format is often used for digital elevation modeling of terrain for later processing in 3D modeling applications.

As the format only contains positional information, a common task is to convert this into a fully surfaced 3D model using methods such as Alpha Shapes or Delaunay Triangulation. The format can also be viewed without further processing in its raw format.

XYZ Notes

Only vertex information will be saved to the XYZ Point Cloud file generated by our tool; all other information, such as faces and material colors, will be discarded in the final file due to this information not being supported.

When creating a preview of the XYZ file, our tool will render the Point Cloud as individual squares.