Convert BLEND to 3DS

File Extension BLEND
Full Name Blender 3D Data Format

BLEND file extension is used by files created by Blender software program. Blender is a tool used for modeling and rendering 3D images and animations. BLEND file doesn’t store the actual 3D image or animation, but only a project of such.

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.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BLEND") to another (referred to as "3DS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BLEND 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 BLEND to format 3DS becomes essential.

So, how can we perform BLEND to 3DS 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 BLEND and transforming it into format 3DS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BLEND to 3DS converters.

Conversion from BLEND to 3DS

BLEND to 3DS

How to convert the BLEND file to 3DS?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BLEND to 3DS. 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 BLEND file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file BLEND, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the BLEND file to the application
  • Select the output format of the 3DS file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file 3DS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted 3DS 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.