Almost every 3D modeling / CAD software or converter supports STEP product data files (.stp, .step), but not every such program supports formats from 3ds Max (previously 3D Studio Max). This fact can make it difficult for users to achieve step to 3ds conversion, nevertheless some program support it and some viable choices are listed below.
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Conversion of step file format to 3ds file format beta
Search for step to 3ds converter or software able to handle these file types.
Convert ISO-10303 STEP product data to 3ds Max (3D Studio MAX) graphics.
We have found 9 software records in our database eligible for .step to .3ds file format conversion.
Microsoft Windows software 
- convert step to 3ds on Windows
3ds Max (3D Studio Max)
A popular 3D animation software, 3ds Max (previously known as 3D Studio Max) is used by professional to create stunning 3D content. It contains modeling capabilities, flexible plug-in architecture, scripting language, etc. It is mostly used by computer game developers. It is also used to create movie visual effects. 3ds Max is only for Microsoft Windows.
File extension | Convert | Open | Save | Edit | Create | Import | Export | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Convert from step file | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
to 3ds file | No | Yes | Yes | 3ds editor | Yes | 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 step 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.
AnyCAD Exchange3D
A free 3D model converter utility, Exchange3D supports to many popular 3D file formats, and you can use it to convert models to other formats, such as iges, step, stl, fbx, dae, 3ds, md2, mdl, obj and more.
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC
A software suite used for 3D CAD/DCC + Animation/Model/NURBS/Skinning translation, optimization and viewing.
3D Object Converter
3D Object Converter is a powerful 3D polygon model translation and interactive viewing shareware tool that allows arbitrary 3D model data to be imported from external sources, exported to various industry standard 3D file formats with great accuracy and quality.
Autoconverter
A dedicated CAD converter for Windows, Autoconverter supports transformation of several 3D formats between different formats.
TurboCAD
TurboCAD is the premium 2D/3D designing software used to architectural and mechanical design.
Apple macOS / Mac OS X software 
- convert step to 3ds on OS X
TurboCAD for Mac
TurboCAD for Mac is CAD designing software making it easy to design anything. Through a simple interface, use the design wizard to quickly layout floor plans, diagrams, and illustrations. Access over 38,000 pre-drawn CAD symbols and 1,000 floor plans to speed design.
On-line services software 
- convert step to 3ds on web
Online CAD converter
Online CAD converter is a commercial online (web) converter that can be used to convert various CAD/3D modeling formats.
Babel3D
Babel3D is used to convert 3D files to 3D PDF, 3DS, COLLADA (DAE), OBJ, JT & STL. A translate only plan can be purchased for 14$ per month.
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