MXS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Maxwell Studio Scene File
Files with .MXS extension are 3D Image Files. The Maxwell Studio Scene Format (.MXS) is created by Next Limit. MXS files are supported on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The most used program to handle MXS fi...
General Information
| Title | MXS File Extension |
| Extension | .mxs |
| Full Form | Maxwell Studio Scene File |
| File Type | 3D Scene File |
| Developer | Next Limit Technologies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store 3D scene |
| Additional Functions | Render setup, Material assignment |
| Features | Realistic rendering, Complex material system |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Architectural Visualization | Yes |
| Product Design | Yes |
| Visual Effects | Yes |
| Film | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Licensed software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | Varies by Maxwell Render version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mxi, .obj, .3ds, .dae |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Maxwell Studio |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
 Maxwell Render Plugins |
Commercial | Varies by plugin |
Type 2: Painter Color Mixer Pad
The Mixer allows blending colors and creating paint swatches in Corel Painter. Users can save Mixer Pads as MXS files to quickly access them again. To save a Mixer Pad as an MXS file, access the Mixer...
General Information
| Title | MXS File Extension |
| Extension | .mxs |
| Full Form | Painter Color Mixer Pad File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Corel |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store color palettes |
| Additional Functions | Custom color creation, Palette exchange |
| Features | Color mixing, Saved mixes |
File Characteristics
| Quality | N/A |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Art | Yes |
| Graphic Design | Yes |
| Color referencing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File verification |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with software launch |
| Latest Version | Varies by Painter version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rif, .psp, .cpt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Corel Painter |
Paid | Windows, Mac |