Convert 3ds to ai

Conversion of 3ds file format to ai file format ^beta

Search for 3ds to ai converter or software able to handle these file types.

Convert 3ds Max (3D Studio MAX) graphics to Adobe Illustrator graphics.

We have found 2 software records in our database eligible for .3ds to .ai file format conversion.

According to Autodesk website, it is possible to directly export to Illustrator graphics (.ai) from 3ds Max by using the default Export function.

This will export shapes that can be converted to Bezier splines (2D only). Such export uses only the X and Y coordinates of the shape's local coordinate system, discarding the Z coordinates.

Same 3ds to ai conversion or export can perhaps be done with competitive products as long as they support both 3ds Max formats and AI export function.

Updated: September 18, 2023

Microsoft Windows software - convert 3ds to ai on Windows

CINEMA 4D

CINEMA 4D is a 3D modeling, animation and rendering program developed by MAXON

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
Convert from 3ds file	No	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No
to ai file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned 3ds to ai. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.

3ds Max (3D Studio Max)

A widely-used 3D animation application from Autodesk

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
3ds	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
ai	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

Additional links: Open 3ds file, Open ai file

3DS

Files with 3ds file extension can be commonly found as 3D computer graphics created using 3D Studio Max software as well its successor product 3ds Max by Autodesk.

An ai file extension is associated with Adobe Illustrator and used for vector graphic file created in the program. CorelDraw is also able import and work with ai file.

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