The glTF.">Khronos Group today announced the release of a new open-source glTF 2.0 Importer/Exporter for Autodesk 3ds Max. The project, sponsored by Khronos, delivers professionally developed plugins available under the Apache 2.0 license. These tools are designed to streamline the integration of glTF assets for 3D artists and technical directors using 3ds Max, eliminating the previous reliance on third-party solutions and custom scripts. According to Khronos, the introduction of these plugins means "that friction disappears" for users. The development was a collaborative effort with the community, resulting in a standardized, free, and robust method for handling glTF 3D models directly within the Autodesk 3ds Max environment.