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lib3ds for Mac

Library for managing 3D-Studio Release 3 and 4 '.3DS' files

Quick answer: lib3ds is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lib3ds. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lib3ds is

lib3ds is a command-line tool for macOS: library for managing 3D-Studio Release 3 and 4 '.3DS' files.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install lib3ds

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install lib3ds.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install lib3ds on Mac?

Run brew install lib3ds in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is lib3ds open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

Does lib3ds run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is lib3ds?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11085 in this catalogue.

What version of lib3ds is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.0.