X3DS is a command-line tool which converts 3DStudio (3DS) model files to a more easily readable format for quick-loading into demos and 3D engines. It reads Mesh data, and writes out Name, Vertex, Face and Normal info. It also optimises the mesh by removing duplicate vertices faces as well as null faces. The output file format is documented in the textfiles within the archive. Standard C++ source included. Tested with MingW32 and DJGPP. Win32 executable + Example + Source + Documentation provided.