MAX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .max
Full Name 3ds Max Scene File
Type 3D scene format
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Developer Autodesk
Primary Use 3D modeling, animation, and rendering
Binary/Text Binary
Openable with program(s) Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Viewer (online)
Can contain Meshes, textures, lighting, animation data, and other 3D scene information
Support for Animation Yes
Support for Lighting Yes
Support for Textures Yes
Support for Plugins Yes
Editable in Autodesk 3ds Max
Compression Supported, including lossless compression
Encryption Possible through third-party plugins
Operating Systems Compatibility Windows
Versioning Supports different file versions based on 3ds Max version
Scene Elements Support Cameras, lights, materials, and other scene elements
Interoperability Can be exported to or converted into various formats, including .OBJ, .FBX, .DAE
Advantages High level of detail, comprehensive features for 3D rendering and animation
Disadvantages File size can be large; proprietary format requiring specific software to fully edit