File Extension | KMZ |
Full Name | Compressed Keyhole Markup Language (Google Earth) Format |
Files with the .KMZ extension contain compressed locations, as well as their details, such as labels, custom names, and the geographical latitude and altitude.
File Extension | 3DS |
Full Name | 3D Studio MAX Graphics Format |
Files with the .3DS extension contain three-dimensional image data, subdivided into blocks called “chunks”: they contain an ID and a length, as well as information concerning shapes, lighting, and observation points, creating a description of a 3D-scene.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "KMZ") to another (referred to as "3DS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, KMZ file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format KMZ to format 3DS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform KMZ to 3DS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format KMZ and transforming it into format 3DS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of KMZ to 3DS converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of KMZ to 3DS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the KMZ file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.