MCMETA

Basic information about MCMETA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MCMETA（*.MCMETA or *.mcmeta）, 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 MCMETA file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MCMETA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MCMETA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MCMETA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MCMETA file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MCMETA file?
How to open a MCMETA file?
What programs do I need to open a MCMETA file?
What programs help to create and edit a MCMETA file?
How to convert MCMETA files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MCMETA file format?

1.Detail information about MCMETA file extension: Minecraft Animation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCMETA files
File type	Minecraft Animation File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Mojang	File format	Text
Description	MCMETA file is a Minecraft Animation File developed by Mojang. An MCMETA file is an animation configuration file read by Minecraft, a popular game where the user breaks and places blocks in order to build structures and explore the virtual world. It contains animation information used to create the look of the Minecraft world.
Windows	Mojang Minecraft Microsoft Notepad Any text editor
macOS	Mojang Minecraft Any text editor
Linux	Mojang Minecraft Any text editor

Can't open a MCMETA 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.MCMETA”。

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 MCMETA extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MCMETA 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 MCMETA 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 MCMETA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MCMETA 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 MCMETA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MCMETA 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.