The MXS file format is used by Maxwell Render, a software package developed by Next Limit Technologies that's used for creating photorealistic images from computer 3D models. The program uses a global illumination algorithm based on a variation of the metropolis light transport method.

Files with the MXS extension contain 3D scenes created with Maxwell Render. MXS files can also be created with other 3D modeling applications that have the Maxwell Render plug-in installed. The Maxwell software package also includes Maxwell Studio, an independent application that's used for editing 3D scenes before rendering them and integrating accurate light properties.

How to open MXS Files

MXS files can be opened with Maxwell Studio and Maxwell Renderer. The Next Limit software package is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS.