Efficiently export
OBJ Exporter
for 3ds Max
Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 10 and Windows 11 Only.
- Platforms: 3ds Max versions 2023–2026.
Note
- Mac Compatibility: This plugin is not currently compatible with Mac OS.
- Plugin Updates: All updates for the first year are free. The plugin license is perpetual. After the first year, if you need updates or support, you’ll need to purchase a renewal.
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- Free trial of 30 exports for 15 days is available.
- License key is not required for a free trial.
- Full-featured trial version is available.
Machine Locked License
One Machine
$39
Single Machine Locked License
- Single license can be activated on one machine.
- This license can not be released/moved on other machine.
- If machine/hardware (e.g motherboard, processor etc.) is changed then standalone license won’t work. User need to purchase new license.
Machine Locked Licenses for 2 users
Two Machine
$89
Two Machine Locked License, by the Same User
- Two licenses will be provided and can be activated on two different machines at a time, by the same user
- This license can not be released/moved on other machine.
- If machine/hardware (e.g motherboard, processor etc.) is changed then standalone license won’t work. User need to purchase new license.
Transferable License
Single Floating
$399
Single Floating License
- One license can be used on multiple machines. But on one machine at a time.
- User can release license from one machine and activate on another machine. User will always need internet connection during release and activation.
- To change hardware: User can release license from current machine and then activate same license on same machine after changing hardware.
Machine Locked License
Automation
$299
Automation Licence
- Automation License enables programmatic export via plugin API
- Function can be called within the same host application
- No user intervention or GUI required for export
- Supports C++ or C# based integration
- Standard input parameters drive automated export process
- Seamless file export experience for end users
- Output is generated directly for downstream workflows
- Standard input parameters drive automated export process
Seamlessly convert your designs into OBJ
Features
Mesh Quality
Control to adjust mesh quality from preferences dialog.
Default Tessellation Quality
Default compression which helps to reduce the file size as much as possible.
Supports Color and Texture
Supports both face level and body level material (Color and Texture).
Additional Features
1. Option to control the file size and quality by specifying the precision value.
2. Option to choose tessellation at the body level or face level.
Additional
Info.
OBJ Exporter for 3ds Max Version History
7/10/2025
7.0.25269.3557
Enhancement:
- Added 2026, 2025 ,2024 and 2023 support.
- Rectified all the UI discrepancy for tooltips and added a template button.
- Corrected the scaling issue.
- Rectified license info dialog box orientation.
17/11/2021
5.0.21305.3362
Enhancement:
- Fixed license issues.
24/10/2019
4.2.19269.3131
Enhancement:
- Added support to 3ds Max 2020.
Fixed:
- Issues in license mechanism.
11/06/2019
4.1.19143.3049
Enhancement:
- Upgraded licensing system.
07/05/2019
4.0.0.0
Enhancement:
- Upgraded licensing system.
12/11/2018
3.2.0.0
Enhancement:
- Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 is now supported.
13/05/2019
4.0.0.0
Enhancement:
- Upgraded licensing system.
12/11/2018
3.2.0.0
Enhancement:
- Autodesk 3ds Max 2019 is now supported.
03/5/2018
3.1.0.0
Fixed:
- Texture was not getting exported for some types of TexMaps.
- Progress bar was not getting displayed.
12/22/2017
3.0
Enhancement:
- Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2017 and 2018 are now supported.
10/14/2015
2.2
Enhancement:
- Greatly simplified license activation process.
Please note: Existing customers who have already activated the product will have to contact our support to request for a key for reactivation after installing this update.
10/14/2015
2.1
Fixed:
- Fixed issue with license activation.
10/14/2015
2.0
Enhancement:
- Supports exporting Solid bodies.
- Supports textures and materials.
- Supports face level colors and body level colors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3ds Max file formats does ProtoTech’s OBJ Exporter support?
ProtoTech’s OBJ Exporter for 3ds Max supports native 3ds Max (.max) files and exports 3D models to the Wavefront OBJ (.obj) format.
Does the OBJ Exporter preserve colors?
Yes. It supports color export at both the face level and body level.
Does the exporter include textures?
Yes. The plugin supports texture export, including face-level and body-level material information where supported by the OBJ workflow.
Can I control OBJ file size and quality?
Yes. Precision controls let you balance mesh accuracy, output quality, and file size.
Is OBJ suitable for rendering and visualization?
Yes. OBJ is commonly used to transfer polygonal geometry, colors, and textures into rendering and visualization pipelines.
Can I use the exported OBJ for web or AR workflows?
Yes. OBJ can be used as an interchange format before optimization or conversion into web and AR formats such as glTF.
Is the plugin suitable for large 3ds Max models?
Yes, but export time and file size depend on scene complexity, mesh density, textures, and the selected precision.
Which 3ds Max versions are supported?
The plugin is updated for the latest supported releases: Autodesk 3ds Max 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Which operating systems are supported by ProtoTech’s OBJ Exporter for Autodesk 3ds Max?
Yes. It is designed for supported 3ds Max installations on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Is a free trial available?
Yes. The trial version is activated automatically after installation and includes 30 exports for 15 days. Does not require a license key for trial use.
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