.MAX File Extension

MAX files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: 3ds Max Scene File

General Information

Title 3DS Max Scene File
Extension .max
Full Form 3ds Max Scene
File Type 3D Scene File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D scenes
Additional Functions Contain models, textures, lighting, animation data
Features Rich content, High complexity

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Film Production Yes
Architectural Visualization Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script execution
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure sharing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990
Latest Version 3ds Max 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .3ds, .dwg, .dxf, .obj

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Subscription Windows

Type 2: OmniPage Scanned Document

We have the free online apps that allow to view, edit, convert, merge, split, and compare MAX files without installing anything. Click the links to see all details for each feature. The MAX file exten...

General Information

Title .MAX File Extension
Extension .max
Full Form OmniPage Scanned Document
File Type Scanned Document File
Developer Nuance Communications
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-excel

File Function

Primary Function Store scanned images
Additional Functions Text recognition, Document archiving
Features High-resolution, OCR data

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Document Scanning Yes
Text Recognition Yes
Digital Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded scripts
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdf, .tiff, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Nuance OmniPage Paid Windows
PaperPort Paid Windows

Type 3: Action Replay Max Save File

A MAX file contains 3D models, textures, lighting, animations made with Autodesk 3ds Max. Graphics professionals use 3ds Max for video games, films, TV, architecture. More information: MAX files open ...

General Information

Title .MAX File Extension
Extension .max
Full Form Action Replay Max Save File
File Type Game Save File
Developer Datel
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game saves
Additional Functions Cheat codes, Custom settings
Features Encrypted, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Console Gaming Yes
Backup Yes
Game Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampering risk
Best Practices Verify source, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version Depends on software update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ps2, .cbs, .gme, .sps, .xps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Action Replay Max Paid PlayStation 2
PCSX2 (with Mymc tool) Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: PaperPort Scanned Document

The max file extension stores scanned paper documents. It is related to the PaperPort software which converts paper documents to electronic forms like MS Office or PDF. The OmniPage software also uses...

General Information

Title .MAX File Extension
Extension .max
Full Form PaperPort Scanned Document
File Type Scanned Document File
Developer Nuance Communications
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-paperport

File Function

Primary Function Store scanned documents
Additional Functions Store annotations, Preserve layout
Features Multi-page support, Editable text

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Document Scanning Yes
Document Management Yes
Digital Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Document interception
Best Practices Secure storage, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version PaperPort 14 (2019)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdf, .tif, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Nuance PaperPort Paid Windows
Visioneer OneTouch Paid Windows
Nuance OmniPage Paid Windows