MAX file format description
Many people share .max files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .max file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .max files.
9 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.max - PaperPort Image
The MAX graphic files are related to PaperPort. The MAX file is a PaperPort Image. PaperPort software saves scanned images in its own proprietary format with an MAX extension. Generally, this type of file can only be read by PaperPort.
- Application:
- PaperPort
- Category:
- Graphic files
- Mime-type:
- application/x-paperport
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- PaperPort Image related extensions:
.max - Autodesk 3D Studio Max Scene
The MAX document files are related to Autodesk 3D Studio MAX. The MAX file is an Autodesk 3D Studio Max Scene. 3D Studio is a 3D graphics modeling and rendering program.
- Application:
- Autodesk 3D Studio MAX
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Autodesk 3D Studio Max Scene related extensions:
.max - Atari 8-bit XL-Paint MAX Image
The MAX graphic files are related to Recoil. The MAX file is an Atari 8-bit XL-Paint MAX Image. The Atari 8-bit family is a series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari, Inc.
- Application:
- Recoil
- Category:
- Graphic files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Atari 8-bit XL-Paint MAX Image related extensions:
.max - Action Replay Max Save File
The MAX data files are related to Action Replay Max. The MAX file is an Action Replay Max Save File. The Action Replay MAX is a gamebreaker tool for the Sony PlayStation 2 game console. The Action Replay Max seems to be no longer supported.
- Application:
- Action Replay Max
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Action Replay Max Save File related extensions:
.max - Microsoft Creative Writer Document
The MAX document files are related to Microsoft Creative Writer. The MAX file is a Microsoft Creative Writer Document. Creative Writer is a simple word processor released by Microsoft Kids in 1993.
- Application:
- Microsoft Creative Writer
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Microsoft Creative Writer Document related extensions:
.max - TRS-80 MAX Image
The MAX graphic files are related to Recoil. The MAX file is a TRS-80 MAX Image. TRS-80 is a desktop microcomputer that was the first mass-produced personal computer systems.
- Application:
- Recoil
- Category:
- Graphic files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- TRS-80 MAX Image related extensions:
.max - OmniPage Scanned Document
The MAX document files are related to OmniPage. The MAX file is an OmniPage Scanned Document. OmniPage is a powerful OCR (Optical Character Recognition) application.
- Application:
- OmniPage
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- OmniPage Scanned Document related extensions:
.max - BSL Image Maximum Values Data
The MAX data files are related to BSL. The MAX file is a BSL Image Maximum Values Data. BSL is a 2-D interactive data manipulation package for image data.
- Application:
- BSL
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- BSL Image Maximum Values Data related extensions:
.max - Cadence OrCAD Max Layout
The MAX document files are related to Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer. The MAX file is a Cadence OrCAD Max Layout. Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer contains a fully integrated design flow that includes a constraint manager, design capture technology, component tools, a PCB editor, an auto/interactive router, and interfaces for manufacturing and mechanical CAD.
- Application:
- Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Cadence OrCAD Max Layout related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .max file extension. Even harmful programs can create .max files. Be especially cautious with .max files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .max file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.max
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .max file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
amx, ax, kax, lax, ma, maa, mac, mad, mas, maz, mqx, mwx, mx, mxx, mzx
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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