| File Type 1 |
PaperPort Scanned Document (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Image imported via scanner or created by ScanSoft PaperPort scanning software; saved in a proprietary format used by ScanSoft software.
ScanSoft is now part of Nuance Communications, Inc. |
| Program(s) that open max files |
Mac: Nuance OmniPage Pro X; Nuance Paperport Viewer
Windows: Nuance PaperPort; Nuance OmniPage Professional; Nuance Paperport Viewer
Unix: Maxview |
| File Type 2 |
OmniPage Scanned Document |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Scanned image or text document saved by OmniPage scanning software; recognizes characters and words and detects page layout information using OCR software.
OmniPage was previously developed by ScanSoft, which was acquired by Nuance Communications, Inc. |
| Program(s) that open max files |
Mac: Nuance OmniPage Pro X
Windows: Nuance OmniPage Professional; Nuance PaperPort
Unix: Maxview |
| File Type 3 |
3ds Max Scene File |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Three-dimensional scene created with 3ds Max, a 3D graphics and animation program; may contain multiple models and shapes that include textures, lighting, and shading effects.
3ds Max was previously called 3D Studio MAX, which also saved scenes with a ".max" extension; exported files may have a .3DS extension. |
| Program(s) that open max files |
Windows: Autodesk 3ds Max |
| File Type 4 |
Action Replay Max Save File |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Saved file created by Datel's Action Replay MAX, a program that saves the progress in video games; contains the saved state of a PlayStation 2 (PS2) video game; can be saved to a hard drive or transferred to a PC using a USB flash drive.
MAX files can be opened directly on the PlayStation 2 using the Memory Manager on the PS2 Action Replay MAX disc. |
| Program(s) that open max files |
Windows: PS2 Save Builder; PS2 Save Converter |
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