MAX File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a MAX file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .MAX files.
What is a MAX file?
Files that contain the .max file extension normally contain three-dimensional scenes that have been created by the 3DS Max 3D modeling, rendering and animation software. 3DS Max used to be called 3D Studio Max. The 3D Studio Max version of the software also used the .max file extension.
MAX files can contain different models with textures, wire frames, shading, lighting effects animation and other design elements. The 3DS Max software is commonly used by developers to create graphics for video games and for television and movie media.
The .max file extension is also used for the PaperPort software application. This program uses the .max file suffix for the images that have been scanned with the software.
How to open MAX files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension MAX for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different MAX openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension MAX
While we know of one file format using the .MAX file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .MAX file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of MAX files. Remember, different programs may use MAX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | PaperPort | User submitted |
 | 3ds Max | User submitted |
 | OmniPage Pro | User submitted |
 | Embird | User submitted |
 | OmniPage | User submitted |
 | MysticThumbs | User submitted |
 | LAYOUT Application | User submitted |
 | Maximizer | User submitted |
 | Autodesk VIZ Render | User submitted |
 | Adobe Photoshop | User submitted |
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