Scratch Project File
General Information
| Title | SCRATCH Project File |
| Extension | .scratch |
| Full Form | Scratch Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | MIT Media Lab |
| MIME Type | application/x-scratch |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project |
| Additional Functions | Contain scripts, costumes, sounds |
| Features | Interactive, Visual programming |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Project dependent |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Educational Projects | Yes |
| Game Development | Yes |
| Animation Making | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sharing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Scratch 3.0 (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sb, .sb2, .sb3, .sprite |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Scratch 1.4 |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Scratch 2 Offline Editor |
Free | Windows, Mac |