SKP to 3DS Converter

About This Tool

The tool reads a SketchUp SKP file and outputs a valid 3DS file by extracting core geometry, basic materials, and scene hierarchy. It prioritizes a faithful, but practical, transfer that supports downstream CAD, rendering, and game workflows. This means the resulting 3DS file contains the primary mesh data and material assignments needed for quick visual verification and further processing.
Conceptually, the conversion pipeline normalizes units, triangulates non-triangular faces when required, and maps SketchUp materials to 3DS material blocks. It attempts to preserve texture references and, where possible, embedded textures, enabling more accurate rendering in target software.
Audience benefits include designers, engineers, studios, and freelancers who need reliable asset interchange without rebuilding models in each application. Unique value lies in explicit unit handling, option to preserve texture mappings, and a batch-ready flow for multiple assets. Core features include input validation, mesh translation, optional texture retention, and structured output with a human-readable report. Typical use cases are CAD import preparation, visualization, game asset export, and archival sharing across mixed toolchains.
This tool emphasizes interoperability, predictable behavior, and transparent logs to support troubleshooting and auditing of asset interchange tasks.

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