lib3ds ☆
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Description:
Library for managing 3D-Studio Release 3 and 4 '.3DS' files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: 3d graphics library 3ds modeling file-format
Install: brew install lib3ds
About:
Lib3ds is an open-source library for handling 3D Studio file format (3DS). It provides tools for managing geometry, materials, and animation data stored in 3DS files, enabling developers to integrate 3DS file support into their graphics applications.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive 3DS file parsing and writing
  • Handles mesh geometry, materials, and textures
  • Supports animation data and keyframes
  • C-based library for cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Loading 3D models from legacy 3D Studio files in custom applications
  • Converting 3DS files to modern 3D formats
  • Building 3D tools that need to import 3DS assets
Alternatives:
  • OpenAssetImport – More comprehensive but heavier library supporting many 3D formats
  • Assimp – Modern alternative with broader format support and active development
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 13, 2024 4:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 935f57d1
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