GLTF to 3DS Max Converter - Professional Import Plugin
Professional GLTF/GLB import solution for 3ds Max users. Convert web-optimized 3D models to native Max format while preserving PBR materials, animations, and Draco-compressed geometry. Supports batch conversion and all GLTF 2.0 specifications.
How do I import a GLB file into 3ds Max?
SimLab GLTF Importer for 3ds Max is a Windows plugin that imports binary GLB and ASCII glTF files into 3ds Max 2010 through 2027. It brings in geometry, PBR materials and textures, rigid-body (transform) and skeleton animation, and Draco-compressed geometry, with scale, rotation and up-vector settings and batch conversion. It sits under the SimLab tab. Pricing is $99/year (single user) or $299/year (floating), with a free 14-day, 30-use trial.
- Host: 3ds Max 2010 – 2027
- Formats: GLB (binary) and glTF (ASCII), Draco-compressed geometry
- Imports: geometry, materials, textures, transform and skeleton animation
- OS: Windows
- Price: $99/year single user (2 machines); $299/year floating
- Trial: 14 days or 30 uses, no credit card
Supports
3ds Max 2010 - 2027
Animations
Supports animations and keyframes
FlexBodies
Supports models with flexible animations
Materials Support
Import your models with their materials
Pricing & Licensing Options
3ds Max GLTF Importer
3ds Max
GLTF Importer
How to Convert GLTF to 3DS Max
- Download the plugin and install it.
- Run 3ds Max.
- Go to SimLab Tab and find GLTF Importer Tab as shown in the image.
- To obtain a trial license, open settings then follow the steps shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the GLTF Importer for 3ds Max available on macOS?
No. The plugin is Windows-only, matching 3ds Max itself, which runs on Windows. It supports 3ds Max 2010 through 2027, so it also works in older Max installs.
- What subscription options are available for the 3ds Max GLTF Importer?
There are two annual subscriptions: Single User at $99/year, installable on two machines by the same user, and Floating at $299/year, which can be shared by multiple users. A subscription keeps you on the latest version, and auto-renewal is optional.
- Can I also export glTF/GLB from 3ds Max?
This plugin imports GLB/glTF into 3ds Max. For the opposite direction, SimLab offers a separate GLTF Exporter for 3ds Max, linked from this page's licensing FAQ.
- Does the Imported Model Supports ASCI or Binary GLTF?
It supports both binary GLTF (.glb) and ASCI GLTF (.gltf)
- Is animation supported in GLTF files?
Yes, it supports rigid body (transform) animation, and skeleton animation.
- Does the GLTF Files Support Textures?
Yes, it supports materials and textures.
- Can the user automatically fix scale, orientation, and up vector during importing?
Yes, we can edit settings to scale, rotate, and change up vector upon importing.
- What information is imported from the GLTF model to 3ds Max?
The plugin transfers geometries, materials, and textures. It also transfers rigid body (transform) animation, and skeleton animation.
- What versions of 3ds Max are supported?
The plugin supports 3ds Max 2027 and older, it works on Windows.
- What control do I have over the imported GLTF?
Defaults should work automatically for most of the models, the setting of the plugin still allows you to control the scale of the model, and the up vector to be used.
- Does it support Draco-compressed GLTF files?
Yes, Draco geometry compression is fully supported for efficient handling of large, optimized web models.
- Is there a file size limit for GLTF imports?
The plugin handles files up to 2GB, suitable for complex architectural visualizations and detailed product models.
Subscription licenses:
- Will I be able to install the latest version while I have a subscription license?
Yes, a subscription license will make you always up to date with the latest version.
- What happens when my subscription ends?
You can renew your subscription ( auto renewal option is available ), or you can cancel it.
- How can I activate my license?
After buying a subscription you will get a key, follow the steps described on the licensing page.
If you face any problem, please send an email to license@simlab-soft.com
Trial licenses:
- How to request a trial license? and for how long it would be valid?
Check this page for step by step instructions on how to request and activate a trial license.
Trial licenses are valid for 14 days or 30 trials whichever comes first.
For more 3D format conversion tools, or try our GLTF exporter for 3ds Max.