3D Image Files

A 3DM file is an open-source 3D model format and a native file format for rhinoceros. The file contains a 3D model with other contents such as the surface, points, and curve information. The files also allow CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics to accurately save and exchange the 3D geometry using both polygon mesh […]

An EGG file is a 3D model or animation by the Panda3D. A 3D engine is a tool used for creating games. EGG file is made up of various items that include animation or actor, a Panda3D model, animation pair. The process of creating EGG files involves the exportation of animations and models from other […]

Developed by Autodesk, its 3ds Max, three-dimensional modeling, animation, and rendering application uses the MAX extension. The format stores scene files created by the software and can contain attributes such as models, wireframes, lighting, settings, animations, and any other design elements. These files are most useful in developing a game scene or for a movie […]

Developed by DAZ Productions, its DAZ Studio, a three-dimensional animation, and modeling software, uses the DS extension. It is a 3D image file that is text-based and contains information allowing users to automate some parts of the program’s functionality. These can be in the form of macros or custom codes and applies character morphs, or […]

Developed by BuildingSMART, the IFC extension refers to a model file in the Industry Foundation Classes format. It is an open-source format that contains a model of an enclosure, usually a building or similar facility with details about its elements, such as materials and shapes. Most Building Information Modelling (BIM) programs use the IFC format […]

CAL files are files created by 3ds Max, a 3D dimensional, modeling and animation application. The files are also compressed bitmap files used in storing monochrome images. CAL files were first developed in the 1980s for the federal government to standardize graphics data for electronic publishing. The files are associated with scheduling and calendar applications, […]

MTL files are material setting objects utilized by 3D objects editing files like Autodesk Maya and adobe photoshop. The files are stored alongside an OBJ file and explain how programs should apply textures to the object. MTL file consists of names of texture bitmaps file to apply to an object and the 3D coordinates to […]

RDS files are 3D scene files created by radio dream studio. Ray Dream studio was developed in the 1990s however, it’s no longer supported. RDS files are old 3D drawing and animation programs designed originally by meta creations, which was bought by Eovia Corporation and later by DAZ productions. Meta creations run some of the […]

The 3DS image file format is used by Autodesk 3D studio. It contains elements like mesh data, bitmap references, material attributes, viewport configurations, smoothing group data, camera locations, lightning formation, and mapping parameters. These files are used to transfer 3D models amongst different 3D software applications 3DS files consists of blocks of data known as […]

DAE file is a 3D interchange file commonly used for exchanging digital cases between numerous graphic programs. The files can contain textures, an image, and probably a 3D model. This file format is based on COLLADA (collaborative design activity) XML schema, owned by Autodesk. COLLADA format was developed by Sony and is currently supported by […]