What is the difference between .3ds and .usdz?
- Extension
 - .3ds
 - .usdz
 
- Format
 - Binary
 
- Category
 - 3D
 - 3D
 
- Developer
 - Autodesk
 - Apple and Pixar Animation Studios
 
- Description
 - 3DS is one of the file formats used by the Autodesk 3ds Max 3D modeling, animation and rendering software.
 - USDZ is a 3D file format that has been developed by Apple and Pixar to enable easy sharing of 3D assets across different platforms. It is a zipped archive that contains a variety of files, including textures, materials, animations, and other data. It is optimized for use on iOS devices, and can be used in augmented reality applications.
 
- MIME Type
 - application/x-3ds
 - application/vnd.pixar.usd
 
- Wikipedia
 - .3ds on Wikipedia
 - .usdz on Wikipedia