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3ds Max (3D Studio MAX) scene
File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Files with max extension can be found as scene files made using 3D Studio Max / 3ds Max software by Autodesk.
Found 9 different file type records with the same max filename suffix.
What is max file?
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: June 28, 2024
File extension max is associated with 3D Studio Max, a modeling, animation and rendering package developed by Autodesk, Inc. 3D Studio Max is also known as 3ds Max.
The MAX file format is default format of 3D Studio Max that contains complete 3D data for rendering scene, such as models, wireframe, lightning settings etc.
No program can convert .max files without having a local copy of 3ds Max available.
The max file format is not a generic "3D file format" like FBX, COLLADA, 3ds, OBJ, LightWave, etc.
Rather it is a "state snapshot" of how all the various plug-ins of 3ds Max work together to create the final 3D scene. This applies to Maya and its .ma and .mb files as well.
How to open max file?
Use 3ds Max to open and edit *.max files (MAX 3D Studio MAX scene).
How to convert max file?
Scene files can be typically exported to several other formats.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Software applications that can open max files:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit max files:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving max files:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create max files:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert max files:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import max files:
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export max files:
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC (Microsoft Windows)
CINEMA 4D (Microsoft Windows)
Cinema 4D for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that print max files:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max) (Microsoft Windows)
Action Replay Max saved data
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: August 23, 2019
The max file extension is associated with the special gaming accessories for video game consoles that allows gamers to record their progress in video games, cheating and customizing video games etc.
The max file stores saved game progress.
Maximizer file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 14, 2017
The max file extension is associated with the Maximizer CRM system that enables managers to manage their detailed information about customers. The .max file stores various data used for internal purposes of the Maximizer.
How to open max file?
It is not possible to open files with max extension.
How to convert max file?
The .max extension files are not convertable.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving max files:
Maximizer (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Creative Writer document
File type category:
Document file
Date updated: February 10, 2017
The max file extension is associated with the Creative Writer word-processing program created by Microsoft's Microsoft Kids subsidiary in 1993. Old file extension.
Creative Writer is specifically targeted at children, it is possible to create documents such as letters, posters, flyers and stories complete with different fonts, Clip Art, Wordart and effects.Creative Writer is no longer available in stores, but it can still be acquired from online stores and auction websites such as eBay.
How to open max file?
Use Creative Writer to open .max document files.
OrCAD layout
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: September 4, 2019
The max file extension is also used by OrCAD modeling suite for one of its default file types.
The max file from this program contains layout of a schematics, which is typically used for a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) designs.
How to open max file?
Use OrCAD to import and apply this type of *.max layout files.
How to convert max file?
Use OrCAD to export *.max files to other formats.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Software applications that can open max files:
OrCAD PCB Designer (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit max files:
OrCAD PCB Designer (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving max files:
OrCAD PCB Designer (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create max files:
OrCAD PCB Designer (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving max files:
OrCAD PCB Designer (Microsoft Windows)
PaperPort scanned document
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: August 3, 2022
The max file extension is associated with the PaperPort suite that allows users to transfer paper documents to electronic forms, such as MS Office documents, PDF etc.
The max file stores scanned paper document.
It is also used by OmniPage software.
How to open max file?
Use PaperPort to open *.max files.
How to convert max file?
Use compatible tools to export *.max files to other formats.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Software applications that can open max files:
PaperPort (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing max files:
PaperPort (Microsoft Windows)
OmniPage (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create max files:
PaperPort (Microsoft Windows)
OmniPage (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import max files:
ScanSoft PaperPort Viewer (Microsoft Windows)
Pfaff embroidery format
File type category:
Vector graphic file
Date updated: May 15, 2019
The max file extension is also used for one of the default embroidery formats for Pfaff machines. Contains data about the graphics sewing design with thread colors and other data.
How to open max file?
This format should be supported in various embroidery software.
How to convert max file?
Pfaff embroideries might be converted to other formats.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Software applications that can open max files:
Embird Embroidery Software (Microsoft Windows)
Embroidermodder 2 (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit max files:
Embird Embroidery Software (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving max files:
Embird Embroidery Software (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert max files:
Embroidermodder 2 (Multiplatform)
TRS-80 picture image
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: September 28, 2016
The max file extension is related to the TRS-80, a family of 8-bit computers with Zilog Z80 processor, developed by Tandy Corporation.
The max file contains picture image from image editors programmed for TRS-80.
How to open max file?
Use RECOIL to open *.max files.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Programs for viewing max files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print max files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
XL-Paint MAX picture image
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: August 15, 2019
Files with max file extension are related to the XL-Paint MAX, a picture image editing program for Atari 8-bit computers.
The max file contains picture image (160x192 size) from XL-Paint MAX.
How to open max file?
Use RECOIL to open *.max files.
How to convert max file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open max file:
Associated software actions with the max file
Programs for viewing max files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print max files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)