Minecraft Anvil File
General Information
| Title | MCA File Extension |
| Extension | .mca |
| Full Form | Minecraft Anvil File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Mojang Studios |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store chunks |
| Additional Functions | Cache biome data, Store entities |
| Features | Region-based system |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game-specific |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Gaming | Yes |
| World Editing | Yes |
| Data Analysis | With tools |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Corruption risks |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Use trusted editors |
Historical/Version Information
| Introduced | Minecraft 1.2 (2012) |
| Anvil Format | Replaced McRegion |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dat, .nbt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Minecraft |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 MCA Selector |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| NBTExplorer |
Free | Windows, Mac |