File extension .MCMETA
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Minecraft Animation Settings Format | Mojang | Game Files |
The .MCMETA file extension is an animation format file type used by Minecraft, developed by Mojang Studios. This animation format is specifically used to store data associated with skin designs in Minecraft. It stores animations as a series of images compressed into a JSON file format. It consists of two major sections; model and animation. In the model section, you can specify a model for a character or craft, such as a Steve or Creeper, etc. The animation section contains 2D images in the form of sprite sheets and frames, containing data on how the image should look while being animated.
Technical Details
The .MCMETA file format is based on version 4.0.0 of the JSON format, containing Timeline animations as defined by the Animation Model Specification. All data in the animation file is stored in numbers, strings and arrays within the JSON format structure itself, and imported to the Minecraft game engine for interpretation. Data stored may include frame and sprite size, tag names for various sub-animations, frame delays between each frame, number of frames per second and more.
Similar File Extensions
Similar extensions used in 3D animation software are VMDL, .PMA, .DLM, .XAF, .FDA, .GLB, WAM, and .MSH.
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MCMETA) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .MCMETA extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .MCMETA file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .MCMETA extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .MCMETA extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MCMETA file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MCMETA file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .MCMETA file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MCMETA file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .MCMETA file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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