File Extension Database

Open MCR File

The MCR extension files can be used by different formats, depending on their application, some of them you will see below

Minecraft

In this first case, the MCR file is a type of game file used by Minecraft, a sandbox block-building game.

About Minecraft

Minecraft is a sandbox-type video game developed by Mojang Studios, in the Java programming language, for which, since then, Minecraft has been ported to several other platforms, thus becoming the best-selling video game of all time.

The MCR file contains a 32x32 region of a Minecraft world, and is used to store "chunks" of the world.

MCR files were introduced with Minecraft Beta 1.3 and were later superseded by the MCA format.

Before the MCR format, DAT files were used.

Tecplot Macro

In this section, the MCR is a type of macro file used by Tecplot, a program used for scientific calculation and visualization.

About Tecplot

Tecplot is, in short, a family of visualization and mathematical analysis software tools.

It was developed by the American company Tecplot, Inc., based in Bellevue, Washington.

The MCR saves instructions that automate the calculation and data visualization workflow, and allows repetitive tasks to be executed automatically.

3DS Max

In this section, the MCR file is a script written for 3DS Max, a 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and effects program.

About 3DS Max

The full name is Autodesk 3DS Max, formerly 3D Studio Max, is a professional 3D computer graphics program for making 3D animations, models, games and images.

As its name suggests, it is developed and produced by Autodesk Media and Entertainment.

The MCR file can automate common action processes within the program, with functionality similar to an MS extension MAXScript file, but is generated by newer versions of 3ds Max.

ePSXe Memory Card File

In the latter case, the MCR extension dce file is a type of file used by ePSXe or another variant of PlayStation emulation software.

The MCR contains game save information from games played with the emulator, and simulates the functionality of a PlayStation memory card, and is sometimes used to share ePSXe save games over the Internet.

Software to open and work with a MCR file

How Can I Open MCR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MCR file is to find a MCR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MCR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MCR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MCR file opener then try to search online for "MCR viewer", "application to open MCR file" or "open MCR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MCR file

How Can I Open MCR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MCR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MCR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MCR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MCR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MCR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MCR file then try to search for "MCR viewer", "application to open MCR file" or "read MCR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MCR file

How Can I Open MCR File on Android

If you downloaded a MCR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MCR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MCR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MCR viewer", "MCR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MCR File on iPhone or iPad

To open MCR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MCR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MCR". This way you can find apps which can open MCR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MCR viewer" or "MCR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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