Is there any free way to convert 3DS Max (*.max) to *.3ds or *.obj?

Question

I found many nice free 3D objects on the web - for example on 3DXtras.com. However, some of them are only in *.max format.

Is there any free way to convert at least the basic structure to some more common format like *.3ds or *.obj? I've been searching for such an app or online service for a long time but haven't found anything.

Answer 1

.MAX is a closed format and the only way to export it into another format (like .3DS or .OBJ) is to have 3D Studio Max installed in your computer. So your best bet would be to install the 30 days demo version of 3D Studio Max in your machine.