File Extension Library


.MAX File Extension

  • Developer by: Autodesk
  • Category: 3D Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .MAX files and how to open them?

Can't open .MAX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MAX file.

What is a .MAX file extension?

.MAX file extension is created by Autodesk. .MAX has been classified as 3D Image Files. The format of .MAX file is Binary.

.MAX is 3ds Max Scene File

A MAX file is a three-dimensional scene file created by 3ds Max, a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering application. It may contain multiple models that include wireframes, textures, lighting effects, shading, animation, and other 3D design elements.

MAX files are used for developing professional graphics for games, film, and television. 3ds Max allows you to export the MAX file to many different formats, including .FBX, .AI, .DWG, .DXF, .IGS, .SAT, .STL, and many others.

NOTE: 3ds Max was previously known as 3D Studio MAX, which also saved scenes using the ".max" extension. You can still export scenes to .3DS files in the latest version of the 3ds Max software.

List of all softwares that can open the 3ds Max Scene File
Windows
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018
File Type 2 PaperPort Scanned Document
Developer by: Nuance Communications Category: Raster Image Files

Image imported via scanner or created by ScanSoft PaperPort scanning software; saved in a proprietary format used by ScanSoft software.

NOTE: ScanSoft is now part of Nuance Communications, Inc.

List of all softwares that can open the PaperPort Scanned Document
Windows
Nuance PaperPort 14
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
Linux
Maxview
File Type 3 Action Replay Max Save File
Developer by: Datel Category: Game Files Format: Binary

Saved file created by Datel's Action Replay MAX, a PlayStation 2 (PS2) program used for applying cheats to PS2 games and creating PS2 saves; contains the saved state of a PS2 video game; can be saved to a hard drive or transferred to a PC using a USB flash drive.

MAX files can be opened directly on the PlayStation 2 using the Memory Manager on the PS2 Action Replay MAX disc.

List of all softwares that can open the Action Replay Max Save File
Windows
PS2 Save Builder
PS2 Save Converter
File Type 4 OmniPage Scanned Document
Developer by: Nuance Communications Category: Page Layout Files

Scanned image or text document saved by OmniPage scanning software; recognizes characters and words and detects page layout information using OCR software.

OmniPage was previously developed by ScanSoft, which was acquired by Nuance Communications, Inc.

List of all softwares that can open the OmniPage Scanned Document
Windows
Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
Nuance PaperPort 14
Mac
Nuance OmniPage Pro X
Linux
Maxview

How to fix problems with .MAX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MAX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MAX file format
  2. You need to check the .MAX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)