Lib3ds is a free alternative to Autodesk's 3DS File Toolkit for handling 3DS files Its main goal is to simplify the creation of 3DS import and export filters.
This project is not related in any form to Autodesk. The library is based on unofficial information about the 3DS format found on the web.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU Lesser General Public License for more details.
The official Lib3ds Homepage can be found under: http://lib3ds.sourceforge.net