The 3ds Max FBX plug-in is available for free download. 
         
         Note
               
               The 3ds Max FBX plug-in that accompanies your version of 3ds Max may not be the most recent version. It is a good practice to check for updates,
                  as each subsequent 3ds Max FBX plug-in version has enhanced functionality, and is available free. See Web updates for instructions on how to verify that your plug-in version is the latest. 
               
               
             
          To download the 3ds Max FBX plug-in:
         
         
            - Go to www.autodesk.com/fbx. 
            
- Click the Download FBX Plug-ins and Tools link for the latest SDK and FBX plug-ins releases. 
- Click the FBX Plug-ins, Converter, and QuickTime Viewer downloads link. 
                You are taken to a page where the plug-ins reside. 
                Note
                     
                     The FBX plug-ins are categorized by type, operating system, then application version. 
                      
 
-  Click the FBX Plug-in link to download the corresponding FBX installer. 
               Note
                     
                     To find older versions of the FBX Plug-ins, click the Plug-in and Converter Archives link at the bottom of the web page.