Convert 3DS to PMD

File Extension 3DS
Full Name 3D Studio MAX Graphics Format

Files with the .3DS extension contain three-dimensional image data, subdivided into blocks called “chunks”: they contain an ID and a length, as well as information concerning shapes, lighting, and observation points, creating a description of a 3D-scene.

File Extension PMD
Full Name Adobe PageMaker Document Format

File with a .PMD extension contains a page layout with elements such as text, images or drawings from different Adobe software. PMD format is characteristic for Adobe PageMaker software, up to 6th version. It can be opened also in Adobe InDesign.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "3DS") to another (referred to as "PMD"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, 3DS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format 3DS to format PMD becomes essential.

So, how can we perform 3DS to PMD file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format 3DS and transforming it into format PMD. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of 3DS to PMD converters.

Conversion from 3DS to PMD

3DS to PMD

How to convert the 3DS file to PMD?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of 3DS to PMD. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the 3DS file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file 3DS, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the 3DS file to the application
  • Select the output format of the PMD file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PMD on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PMD file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.