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Pick the Right Program
Start by choosing the right program to open your 3DS file. A few of the most common programs used to open 3DS files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your 3DS file.
- Unknown Apple II File
- 3D Studio 3D Scene (Autodesk Inc.)
Note the File Type
Other programs may be able to open your 3DS file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click "Properties", then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.
Tip: If it’s the 3DS file extension, it probably falls under the Uncommon Files type, so any program used for Uncommon Files should open your 3DS file.
Ask the Developer
Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a 3DS file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open 3DS files in the list below.
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| Unknown Apple II File | found on Golden Orchard Apple II CD Rom |
| 3D Studio 3D Scene (Autodesk Inc.) | Mesh File |
Use a Universal File Viewer
When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a 3DS file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your 3DS file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.
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