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.DAT_MCR File Extension

  • Developer by: Mojang
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .DAT_MCR files and how to open them?

Can't open .DAT_MCR file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DAT_MCR file.

What is a .DAT_MCR file extension?

.DAT_MCR file extension is created by Mojang. .DAT_MCR has been classified as Game Files. The format of .DAT_MCR file is Binary.

.DAT_MCR is Minecraft Level.dat Backup File

File created by Minecraft, an open-ended 3D construction game; saves a backup of the level.dat file when the newer version of the game updates from the older "Region" (.MCR) format to the newer "Anvil" (.MCA) format.

The level.dat_mcr file can be restored to the level.dat file if you want to revert to the older world format.

NOTE: Minecraft Snapshot 12w07b was the first version to update to the Anvil world format.

Common DAT_MCR Filenames

level.dat_mcr - A backup of the level.dat file created when newer versions of Minecraft update to the "Anvil" format. It is created so the user can revert to the older MCR format if desired.

List of all softwares that can open the Minecraft Level.dat Backup File
Windows
Mojang Minecraft
Mac
Mojang Minecraft
Linux
Mojang Minecraft

How to fix problems with .DAT_MCR files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DAT_MCR files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DAT_MCR file format
  2. You need to check the .DAT_MCR file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)