.MAG File Extension

MAG files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Access Diagram Shortcut File

Files with .mag extension are Microsoft Access Diagram Shortcuts. These shortcut files contain links to graphical diagrams or charts made with Microsoft Access database. They allow preloading Access d...

General Information

Title .MAG File Extension
Extension .mag
Full Form Access Diagram Shortcut File
File Type Shortcut File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Shortcut to diagram
Additional Functions Quick access, Navigation

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on source
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Diagram Navigation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup files, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Associated with MS Access versions
Relevance Legacy

Associated Types

Related Extensions .mdb, .accdb, .adp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Access Paid Windows

Type 2: Magic Circuit Layout File

Files with the .mag extension are Magic Circuit Layout Data used by the Magic VLSI layout tool. Magic was developed at UC Berkeley by John Ousterhout and students. The MAG format stores VLSI circuit l...

General Information

Title MAG File Extension
Extension .mag
Full Form Magic Circuit Layout File
File Type Layout File
Developer Open Circuit Design
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store layout
Additional Functions Simulation data, Circuit representation
Features ASCII format, Hierarchical

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Integrated Circuits Yes
VLSI Design Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Validate, Sanitize

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Varies by distribution

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .brd, .sch, .gds

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Magic Free UNIX, Linux, Mac OS X