MPC files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Musepack Compressed Audio File
Audio file compressed with Musepack audio compression. Based on MPEG-1 Layer-2 algorithms, but with improvements. Recognized as having higher-quality sound than MP3 compression. Musepack audio files ...
General Information
| Title | MPC File Extension |
| Extension | .mpc |
| Full Form | Musepack Compressed Audio File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Musepack Development Team |
| MIME Type | audio/x-musepack |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Streaming |
| Features | High-quality, Lossy compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Music Distribution | Yes |
| Online Streaming | Yes |
| Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1997 |
| Latest Version | Musepack SV8 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mp3, .flac, .ogg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Foobar2000 |
Free | Windows |
 Winamp |
Free | Windows |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Electronic Arts MPCh Video File
MPC files are video files in Electronic Arts' MPCh format. They store title sequences, logos, opening movies and in-game cutscenes for PlayStation 2 games like FIFA 2007 and Need for Speed: Undergroun...
General Information
| Title | MPC File Extension |
| Extension | .mpc |
| Full Form | Electronic Arts MPCh Video File |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| MIME Type | video/mpc |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store video |
| Additional Functions | Store audio, gameplay recording |
| Features | Proprietary format, Game video |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Game-specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, Proprietary |
Use Cases
| Gaming | Yes |
| Video Playback | Yes |
| Media Conversion | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Official sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with game release |
| Latest Version | Varies by game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bik, .smk, .vp6 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Arts Games |
Paid | Windows, Console platforms |
| Various Media Players |
Free, Paid | Windows, Potentially others |
| Conversion Tools |
Free, Paid | Windows |
Type 3: WWE 2K Moveset Pack
The following file types are the main, top-level file types used by the WWE 2K series of games: .arc - Usually used for Chunk caches to speed up game startup/loading, .def - Definition files that defi...
General Information
| Title | MPC File Extension |
| Extension | .mpc |
| Full Form | WWE 2K Moveset Pack |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Visual Concepts |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store movesets |
| Additional Functions | Customization, Data exchange |
| Features | Game-specific, Editable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-quality animations |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Gaming | Yes |
| Modding | Yes |
| Sharing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File tampering |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Scan for malware |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Coincides with game |
| Latest Version | Varies with game updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .save, .cfg, .bak |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 WWE 2K Series |
Paid | Windows, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Modding Tools |
Free, Donation-based | Varies |