You probably can use JPEG pictures (.jpg, .jpeg) and turn them in 3ds Max models, but that's something for experienced user, someone who knows thing or two about 3D modelling. So you most likely won't find a "one-click" converter capable of jpg to 3ds conversion.
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Conversion of jpg file format to 3ds file format beta
Search for jpg to 3ds converter or software able to handle these file types.
Convert JPEG bitmap image format to 3ds Max (3D Studio MAX) graphics.
We have found 4 software records in our database eligible for .jpg to .3ds file format conversion.
Microsoft Windows software 
- convert jpg to 3ds on Windows
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC
A software suite used for 3D CAD/DCC + Animation/Model/NURBS/Skinning translation, optimization and viewing.
File extension | Convert | Open | Save | Edit | Create | Import | Export | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Convert from jpg file | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
to 3ds file | Yes, PolyTrans|CAD+DCC supports 3ds file conversion as a target file type. | No | No | No | No | No | No | 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 jpg to 3ds. 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.
SketchUp
A 3D modeling software is marketed by Trimble Navigation Limited designed for architectural, civil, and mechanical engineers as well as filmmakers, game developers, and related professions.
The free version of SketchUp supported export of 3D data to SKP SketchUp file, DAE and Google Earth's KMZ file format.
The Pro version supports another formats, like 3DS, DAE, DWG, DFX, FBX, OBJ, XSI, and WRL file formats.
pCon.planner
pCon.planner is planning software for Microsoft Windows operating system, which enables users to planning spaces and furnishings. It allows you to draw complete 3D room plans and to visualize them in photorealistic quality. Add CAD models in different formats (DWG, SKP, 3DS, etc.) into your plans, or download suitable models from connected supplier catalogs and many more.
Apple macOS / Mac OS X software 
- convert jpg to 3ds on OS X
Bryce for Mac
Bryce is an award winning, fun, feature-packed 3D modeling and animation package designed to allow new users to quickly create and render stunning 3D environments. Bryce combines exceptional power with an innovative interface for incredible ease of use. Add wildlife, people, props and more to your scenes via the DAZ Studio character plug-in in addition to terrain, water, sky, rocks, clouds, fog, vegetation, and architecture for which Bryce has long been the standard.
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