MCSTRUCTURE file format description

Many people share .mcstructure files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .mcstructure file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .mcstructure files.

1 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.mcstructure - Minecraft Structure Data

The MCSTRUCTURE game data files are related to Minecraft. The MCSTRUCTURE file is a Minecraft Structure Data. Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by the Swedish video game developer Mojang Studios.

Application:

Minecraft

Category:

Game Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Minecraft Structure Data related extensions:

.bo2: Minecraft BO2 Object
.bo3: Minecraft BO3 Object
.dat: Minecraft Game Data
.dat_mcr: Minecraft Level Data Backup
.dat_new: Minecraft New Level Data Backup
.dat_old: Minecraft Old Level Data Backup

Naturally, other applications may also use the .mcstructure file extension. Even harmful programs can create .mcstructure files. Be especially cautious with .mcstructure files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .mcstructure file?

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

Windows can't open this file:

example.mcstructure

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

Operating systems

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