Yes. Up to 100 MB per file and up to 3 files per request are free. Files expire in 72 hours unless you pay $2 to extend by 30 days, or pay to group them into a 30-day space for $5.

Do I need to sign up?

No. Anonymous use is the default. You can optionally attach your email so you can recover files later if you lose the share link.

How long do files last?

Free files expire in 72 hours. After that there is a 7-day grace period during which a $2 extend will bring the file back for 30 more days. After the grace period the storage is permanently purged.

Can AI agents use quik.space?

Yes. quik.space exposes an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server and accepts the x402 standard for stablecoin micropayments on Base. Agents do not need API keys or signup — their wallet is their identity.

What file types are supported?

Any file up to 5 GB. The recipient page renders inline previews for images, audio, video, PDFs, markdown, HTML (sandboxed), Microsoft Office docs, and plain text or code.

Should I use Archive... in 3ds Max before sending?

Yes. Archive bundles the scene with all textures, proxies, and dependencies as a zip. Upload that zip.

Will V-Ray proxies work after download?

Yes, if they were included in the Archive bundle.

What is the difference between .3ds and .max?

.3ds is the older legacy format; .max is the modern scene file. .3ds works as a basic interchange; .max is full project state.

Can the recipient open .max in Maya or Blender?

No. .max is 3ds Max only. Use FBX or USD for cross-DCC handoff.

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How to send a 3ds Max file.

3ds Max scenes get heavy fast with proxies, textures, and high-res geometry. quik.space takes the Archive zip byte-for-byte. The recipient unzips and opens with every reference resolved.

Drop your 3D Studio Max here.

Free up to 100 MB. No signup, no email needed.

No email means no recovery. If you lose this link, we can't get you back to this file.

Price scales with file count, up to 25 files. Shown once. 7-day expiry.

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What is a 3D Studio Max?

3D Studio Max files use the .3ds, .max extension and the application/vnd.3ds MIME type. The format sits in the 3d category. Typical files run 10 MB - 2 GB, which is well above what most email services will accept as an attachment.

Why you can’t email a 3D Studio Max

A 3ds Max scene with high-poly geometry, V-Ray proxies, and texture maps can run 1 to 2 GB. Email is not feasible.Slack, Discord, and most other workplace tools have similar caps, often around 1 GB for free tiers and with aggressive per-channel storage limits. Even when the file fits, it counts against the recipient’s mailbox quota forever.

How quik.space handles 3D Studio Max

quik.space stores the .max or .3ds byte-for-byte. The recipient opens it in 3ds Max with every reference intact (if you used Archive... in Max to bundle dependencies first). The share page does not render 3D scenes inline. The recipient downloads the file and opens it in the matching DCC.

The file lives for 72 hours by default and then enters a 7-day grace period. We do not train AI on your files. We do not share them with third parties. After grace, the bytes are permanently purged from storage. Read the full policy on privacy.

Common use cases

Send a 3ds Max scene to a renderer
Hand off a Max archive to a finishing artist
Share a Max architectural visualization with a client
Backup a Max scene before a render farm submission

Frequently asked

Should I use Archive... in 3ds Max before sending?: Yes. Archive bundles the scene with all textures, proxies, and dependencies as a zip. Upload that zip.
Will V-Ray proxies work after download?: Yes, if they were included in the Archive bundle.
What is the difference between .3ds and .max?: .3ds is the older legacy format; .max is the modern scene file. .3ds works as a basic interchange; .max is full project state.
Can the recipient open .max in Maya or Blender?: No. .max is 3ds Max only. Use FBX or USD for cross-DCC handoff.

Related file types

Looking for size-based pages instead? See the pricing table or read the full FAQ.