Format is based in chunks, where each section of data is embedded in a block that contains a chunk identifier and the length of the data, as well as the data itself. While the 3DS format aims to provide an import/export format, retaining only essential geometry, texture and lighting data, the related MAX format also contains extra information specific to Autodesk 3ds Max, to allow a scene to be completely saved/loaded.ģds is a binary file format. Having been around since 1990, it has grown to become a de facto industry standard for transferring models between 3D programs, or for storing models for 3D resource catalogs. It was the native file format of the old Autodesk 3D Studio DOS, which was popular until its successor replaced it in April 1996. 3DS is one of the file formats used by the Autodesk 3ds Max 3D modeling, animation and rendering software.
