Quote - > Quote - > Quote - > Quote - > Quote -  Uh...you simply open the .max file in max and export as whatever you want from the drop down list. I did this recently when I found a bunch of free max veg I wanted and it worked flawlessly.. ...

That would have been great if I could have gotten the max demo to work

You must have installed it incorrectly or something...I'd uninstall it and then, after a reboot, try again unless the demo limits the number of attempts...best I can suggest unless a Max owner wants to offer to convert them for you...My demo ran out a month ago or I'd offer.. ...

Best I can tell, it only runs under windows.  I run OS X.

** That** would have been handy info in your very first post mate!

Hmmm... I thought I was pretty clear about not using max in my first post, sort of superseding any need to give system requirements and such for running it.  At any rate, Im only interested in getting a file converted to something  can use, not running max.  Thanks to anyone who can help me.