MAX file extension - 3ds Max (3D Studio MAX) scene
What is max file? How to open max files?
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.
Updated: November 8, 2023
The default software associated to open max file:
Company or developer:
Autodesk, Inc.
A popular 3D animation software, 3ds Max (previously known as 3D Studio Max) is used by professional to create stunning 3D content. It contains modeling capabilities, flexible plug-in architecture, scripting language, etc. It is mostly used by computer game developers. It is also used to create movie visual effects. 3ds Max is only for Microsoft Windows.
List of software applications associated to the .max file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open max file, edit max file, convert max file, view max file, play max file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open max file - 3ds Max (3D Studio MAX) scene
Programs supporting the exension max on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about 3ds Max (3D Studio Max) for open max file action.