MAX (3ds Max)

File Format
Name	MAX (3ds Max)
Ontology	Electronic File Formats 3D and CAD/CAM Models MAX (3ds Max)
Extension(s)	.max
PRONOM	fmt/978
Wikidata ID	Q28771225
Released	1996

MAX is a scene format associated with 3ds Max (formerly named 3D Studio Max), a 3D modeling application from Autodesk. It is based on Microsoft Compound File format.

See also the predecessor format, 3DS.

File Information

MAX file are based on Microsoft Compound File format. Early versions may not have a "Document Summary Information" file within.

Software

• 3ds Max
• Konvertor
• XnView can display the thumbnail image inside a .max file

Sample files

• Inside 3D Studio MAX Volume 1
• 3D Studio Max 2: Effects Magic
• Various Version Examples
• https://www.gymvr.cz/ulozto/EDU/3D modelovani/MAX/

Links

• Wikipedia: Autodesk 3ds Max
• MAX Version compatibility