Unicode Character Map
General Information
| Title | UCM File Extension |
| Extension | .ucm |
| Full Form | Unicode Character Map |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | IBM, Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Character mapping |
| Additional Functions | Character conversion, Encoding support |
| Features | Text-based, Unicode standard |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Standardized format |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Localization | Yes |
| Data Processing | Yes |
| Encoding Conversion | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validation, Consistency checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Unicode standard updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .txt, .cfg, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 IBM ICU |
Free | Cross-platform |
 Various Text Editors |
Free, paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |