To get models into blender use an interchange format such as Obj, Collada or FBX. If you only have the .max file and no access to 3DS Max, then yes, there's no way to import it into blender, just like there's no way to import a .blend file into Ma
Extension to import meshes, materials and texture coordinates from Autodesk .max files. Supported materials are Standard Material, Standard Surface, Physical Material, Multi-Sub, Raytrace Material, V-Ray, Arch & Design, Corona and layered Corona.
This add-on is used as Blender extension and is hosted on the Blender Extensions Platform. It was written and is maintained by NRG Sille with code used from FreeCAD Importer3D and the olefile parser.
Learn how to import .MAX files into Blender quickly and easily! In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you how to download the add-on, install it in Blender, and open .max files...