Named Binary Tag File
General Information
| Title | NBT File Extension |
| Extension | .nbt |
| Full Form | Named Binary Tag File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Markus Persson |
| MIME Type | application/x-minecraft-nbt |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Game entities, World information |
| Features | Hierarchical, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Data Storage | Yes |
| Server Maps | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2011 |
| Latest Update | Frequent, with game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dat, .mca, .schematic |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Minecraft |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 NBTExplorer |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| MCEdit |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |