by ProtoTech Solutions and Services Pvt. Ltd ·Workflow
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Earns its place in the autodesk_apps library for turning 3ds Max scenes into lightweight 3D PDFs that open in free Adobe Reader, with an automation license option for exports that run without user intervention.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter for 3ds Max converts solid and wire bodies into lightweight, interactive 3D PDF files that anyone can open and view in free Adobe Reader. Geometry is exported with accuracy, and the plugin retains face-level color information so visual detail carries into the PDF.
Precision control lets you specify precision values to adjust file size and quality, while built-in default compression reduces file sizes for easier sharing. You can also apply password protection to set access restrictions on exported PDFs. An automation license is available for standalone PCs, letting you call an export function from your own plugin on the same host application and export files without user intervention.
The plugin runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 only and installs through a custom installer. A free trial activates automatically on first install, offering 15 exports over 7 days with access to the full feature set. The license is perpetual, and updates for the first year are free; continued updates or support afterward require a renewal.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter For Autodesk® 3ds Max® is best for exporting 3ds Max solid and wire geometry into interactive 3D PDFs for sharing and viewing in free Adobe Reader.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter For Autodesk® 3ds Max® is completely free to download and use.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter supports 3ds Max 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Support for these versions was added in a recent update, version 7.0.25247.3552, released on 16 February 2026. If you work across multiple 3ds Max releases within that range, the exporter covers them. For versions outside this list, or to confirm the latest compatibility details, check the developer's page before installing.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 only. There is no macOS or Linux build, so you'll need a supported Windows environment to install and run the plugin inside 3ds Max. It also uses a custom installer rather than the standard App Store installer. If you're planning your setup, factor in the Windows-only requirement before starting the trial or purchasing.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter includes a free trial that activates automatically the first time you install the plugin. The trial gives you 15 exports over a 7-day period, with access to the full set of features, and no activation key is required during this window. Once you reach 15 exports or the 7 days end, you'll need to activate the paid version to continue. You can download the trial from the developer's page.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter uses a custom installer rather than the standard App Store installer, so follow the developer's instructions when setting it up. On first install, the free trial version activates automatically, and no activation key is needed during the trial. After purchasing, you'll receive an activation key automatically by email to unlock the paid version. Installation is supported on Windows 10 and Windows 11 only.
ProtoTech's 3DPDF Exporter is listed as free here, though the developer also offers paid licensing options, including floating and automation licenses. A free trial covers 15 exports over 7 days with full features, after which the paid version activates via an emailed key. Updates for the first year are free, and the license is perpetual, but continued updates or support beyond the first year require a renewal. Check the developer's page for current licensing details.
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