MAX File Converter
We can't convert 3ds Max Scene (MAX) files — here's what does work.
Why MAX can't be converted here
MAX is 3ds Max's own closed format. Its internal structure is proprietary, so no open-source library can read it — which is why no converter outside 3ds Max can open your file.
What does work: open the file in 3ds Max and export it as FBX. We convert FBX reliably.
Convert FBX files →About MAX Format
3ds Max Scene (MAX) is a 3D file format used primarily for Architecture and Game Development.
MAX is Autodesk 3ds Max's proprietary binary scene format, storing the full modifier stack, materials, and animation, but it is notoriously version-locked — files often only open correctly in the same or a newer major version of 3ds Max.
Frequently Asked Questions
3ds Max Scene (MAX) is a 3D file format. MAX is Autodesk 3ds Max's proprietary binary scene format, storing the full modifier stack, materials, and animation, but it is notoriously version-locked — files often only open correctly in the same or a newer major version of 3ds Max. Common use cases include: Architecture, Game Development.