.MCR File Extension

MCR files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Minecraft Region File

General Information

Title MCR File Extension
Extension .mcr
Full Form Minecraft Region File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Mojang
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store chunks
Additional Functions Map rendering
Features Biome data, Entities, Tile Entities

File Characteristics

Quality Game dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Worlds Yes
Backup Yes
Custom Maps Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corruption risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Safe editing

Historical/Version Information

Introduced Beta 1.3
Replaced Anvil format (.mca), 1.2

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mca, .dat, .schematic

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Minecraft Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
MCEdit Free Windows, Mac, Linux
NBTExplorer Free Windows, Mac

Type 2: 3ds Max Macroscript File

General Information

Title MCR File Extension
Extension .mcr
Full Form 3ds Max Macroscript File
File Type Script File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Automate tasks
Additional Functions Customize UI, Extend functionality
Features Scriptable, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on script
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

3D Modeling Yes
Animation Yes
Rendering Yes
Game Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Code review, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies with 3ds Max
Latest Version Corresponds with 3ds Max

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ms, .mse, .max

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Subscription Windows

Type 3: Tecplot Macro

We have free online MCR file apps. These allow viewing, editing, converting, merging, splitting, and comparing MCR files without installing anything. Please click the links to see details for each fea...

General Information

Title MCR File Extension
Extension .mcr
Full Form Tecplot Macro File
File Type Macro Script File
Developer Tecplot, Inc.
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Automate tasks
Additional Functions Script execution
Features Command sequence, Automation

File Characteristics

Quality Text based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Visualization Yes
Engineering Analysis Yes
Simulation Data Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Tecplot versions
File Format Evolution Varies by release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lay, .plt, .szplt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Tecplot 360 Paid, Trial Windows, Linux, macOS
Tecplot Focus Paid, Trial Windows, Linux, macOS

Type 4: ePSXe Memory Card File

General Information

Title MCR File Extension
Extension .mcr
Full Form Memory Card File
File Type Game File
Developer ePSXe Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game saves
Additional Functions Emulate memory card
Features 15 blocks, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed size
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Game Emulation Yes
Data Transfer Yes
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corruption risk
Best Practices Regular backup, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version ePSXe v2.0.5 (2016)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gme, .psx, .vmp, .vm1

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ePSXe Free Windows, Linux, Android
PSX Free Windows
AdriPSX Free Windows

Type 5: JitBit Macro Recorder Macro

A macro automates complex or repetitive computer tasks. JitBit Macro Recorder allows creating, editing, and executing macros on Windows. It saves macros in MCR files. When a MCR file opens in Macro Re...

General Information

Title MCR File Extension
Extension .mcr
Full Form JitBit Macro Recorder Macro
File Type Macro Script File
Developer JitBit Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Automate tasks
Additional Functions Record keystrokes, mouse events
Features Replay actions, Scripting support

File Characteristics

Quality Highly dependent on user script
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with JitBit or text editor

Use Cases

Task Automation Yes
Software Testing Yes
Data Entry Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious scripts
Best Practices Scan for malware, Validate source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .exe, .bat, .vbs, .ahk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
JitBit Macro Recorder Paid, Trial available Windows