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Basic information about MCWORLD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MCWORLD（*.MCWORLD or *.mcworld）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MCWORLD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MCWORLD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MCWORLD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MCWORLD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MCWORLD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MCWORLD file?
  • How to open a MCWORLD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MCWORLD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MCWORLD file?
  • How to convert MCWORLD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MCWORLD file format?


1.Detail information about MCWORLD file extension: Minecraft World Backup File

File type Minecraft World Backup File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format Zip
Description MCWORLD file is a Minecraft World Backup File. A MCWORLD file contains behavior and resource files that make up a world in Minecraft (Bedrock Edition), a popular block-building game. It stores multiple files, such as .DAT and .TXT files compressed with ZIP compression. MCWORLD files are typically used to backup a world or transfer a world to another Minecraft user.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCWORLD files

Windows		 Mojang Minecraft
Corel WinZip 21
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
7-zip

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16

Android		 Mojang Minecraft

iOS		 Mojang Minecraft



Can't open a MCWORLD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MCWORLD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MCWORLD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MCWORLD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MCWORLD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MCWORLD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MCWORLD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MCWORLD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MCWORLD file is damaged.
  • Whether the MCWORLD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MCWORLD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MCWORLD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MCWORLD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MCWORLD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MCWORLD file.

If the MCWORLD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.