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DAT File Extension

DAT file extension is created by Mojang Specifications, also known as Minecraft Data File. DAT has been classified as Game Files. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open DAT files in Mojang Minecraft program.



Minecraft Data File Type

Minecraft Data File Type
Extension .dat
Developer Mojang Specifications
Popularity 4.0 (117 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Mojang Minecraft
Category Game Files
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a DAT File Type?

DAT files were also used for storing level "chunks," which are small map pieces that are loaded on demand as a player navigates through the world. This format was introduced beginning with the Minecraft Infdev version, and the chunks used a 16 x 16 x 128 map dimension. Beginning with the Minecraft version 1.3 beta release, a new format called "Region" was introduced, which stores chunks with the .MCR extension. Subsequently, the .MCA format, called "Anvil," was introduced with patch 1.2.1.Minecraft DAT files have used different formats over incremental releases of the game. Therefore, one DAT file from one version of the game may not be compatible with another version.NOTE: Minecraft is a first-person perspective game where players construct and destroy blocks and avoid monsters in a 3D environment. Minecraft server is a Java program that runs as a command-line interface.



Free online DAT Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .DAT (Minecraft Data File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to DAT, merge, split and compare the DAT files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



DAT Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Minecraft Data File .DAT=10438 File Extensions while opening the .DAT=10438 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DAT Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Minecraft Data File on your system such as Mojang Minecraft.
  2. Associate default Mojang Mojang Minecraft program for *.dat (Minecraft Data File) files.

    Associate DAT Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.DAT (e.g example.dat) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Mojang Mojang Minecraft program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .dat files.

    Associate DAT Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.DAT (e.g example.dat) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Mojang Mojang Minecraft program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Mojang Minecraft extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for DAT File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DAT files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open DAT File on Windows

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Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET image. Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows Commercial Aspose
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows Commercial Wondershare
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper image. Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper 16 for Windows Commercial Blue Marble Geographics
Wolfram Research Mathematica image. Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Windows Commercial Wolfram Research
CyberLink Media Suite image. CyberLink Media Suite 16 ULTIMATE for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Mojang Minecraft image. Mojang Minecraft 1 for Windows Commercial Mojang
Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip image. Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip 1 for Windows Freeware Squared 5
MPlayer image. MPlayer 1 for Windows Open Source MPlayer
NBTExplorer image. NBTExplorer 1 for Windows Open Source NBTExplorer
Nero image. Nero 2019 for Windows Commercial Nero
Microsoft Outlook image. Microsoft Outlook 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
CyberLink PowerDVD image. CyberLink PowerDVD 20 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
CyberLink PowerProducer image. CyberLink PowerProducer 6 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Electronic Arts SimCity 4 image. Electronic Arts SimCity 4 1 for Windows Commercial Electronic Arts
Golden Software Surfer image. Golden Software Surfer 13 for Windows Commercial Golden Software
Tecplot 360 image. Tecplot 360 2015 for Windows Commercial Tecplot 360
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows Commercial Xilisoft
Golden Software Voxler image. Golden Software Voxler 3 for Windows Commercial Golden Software

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen DAT File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Eltima Elmedia Player image. Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs Freeware Eltima
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs Commercial Wondershare
Wolfram Research Mathematica image. Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for MacOs Commercial Wolfram Research
Mojang Minecraft image. Mojang Minecraft 1 for MacOs Commercial Mojang
Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip image. Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip 1 for MacOs Freeware Squared 5
MPlayer image. MPlayer 1 for MacOs Open Source MPlayer
NBTExplorer image. NBTExplorer 1 for MacOs Open Source NBTExplorer
Microsoft Outlook image. Microsoft Outlook 365 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs Commercial CyberLink
Electronic Arts SimCity 4 image. Electronic Arts SimCity 4 1 for MacOs Commercial Electronic Arts
Tecplot 360 image. Tecplot 360 2015 for MacOs Commercial Tecplot 360
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs Commercial Xilisoft
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs Commercial Aiseesoft

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen DAT file on Linux

Software License Developer
Wolfram Research Mathematica image. Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Linux Commercial Wolfram Research
Mojang Minecraft image. Mojang Minecraft 1 for Linux Commercial Mojang
MPlayer image. MPlayer 1 for Linux Open Source MPlayer
NBTExplorer image. NBTExplorer 1 for Linux Open Source NBTExplorer
Tecplot 360 image. Tecplot 360 2015 for Linux Commercial Tecplot 360

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen DAT file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen DAT file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen DAT file on Android

Software License Developer
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android Commercial CyberLink

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
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  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

DAT file extension icon image.About DAT - Minecraft Data File

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Updated 11/1/2024


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