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.MCWORLD File Extension

A .MCWORLD file is a Minecraft World Backup, created by Mojang.

Open with Amulet Editor. Available for Linux, Windows, and Mac.

What is a .MCWORLD file?

An .MCWORLD file is a type of file used to store a backup of a Minecraft world specifically for the Minecraft Bedrock or Education Editions. This file is essentially a Zip archive, which means it is a compressed folder containing several files that together make up a Minecraft world. When you open an .MCWORLD file in Minecraft, it loads the world contained in the archive.

The .MCWORLD file includes various files necessary for the game, such as behavior files and resource files. These might include files with extensions like .DAT (which stores data like player progress) and .TXT (which can contain different types of text information related to the game world).

Players typically use .MCWORLD files for two main purposes: 1. **Backup**: To save a copy of their Minecraft world so they can restore it later if needed. 2. **Sharing**: To share their Minecraft world with other players, allowing others to explore and play in the same game environment they created.

To open or use an .MCWORLD file, you can use several programs depending on your device: - **Windows 10**: You can use Mojang's Minecraft for Windows 10, or archive utilities like Corel WinZip, 7-zip, B1 Archiver, or any other archive utility that supports Zip files. - **MacOS**: Apple's built-in Archive Utility can handle .MCWORLD files, or you can use third-party archive utilities. - **iOS and Android**: Devices running these operating systems can open .MCWORLD files with the respective versions of Mojang Minecraft or Minecraft: Education Edition installed. - **Chrome OS**: You can use Minecraft: Education Edition to open .MCWORLD files.

Additionally, for more advanced editing or management of Minecraft worlds, tools like Amulet Editor can be used. This editor allows for modifications and conversions between different Minecraft editions.

In summary, .MCWORLD files are crucial for Minecraft players who wish to backup, share, or manage their game worlds across different platforms and editions of Minecraft.

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