.DAT_OLD

DAT_OLD File

Minecraft backup file
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A .DAT_OLD file is associated with Minecraft backup, a game file.

Developer: Mojang Category: Game Files
OPENS ON Windows Mac OS Linux
Related: .OBB · .PAK · .ROFL · .PACKAGE

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What is the DAT_OLD file format?

A file with the .DAT_OLD extension is a file known as Minecraft backup. It belongs to the Game Files category. This format is associated with Mojang.

The reliable way to open a .DAT_OLD file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 3 programs that open .DAT_OLD files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMEMinecraft backup file
DEVELOPERMojang
CATEGORYGame Files

Programs that open DAT_OLD files

Windows1 app
Mac OS1 app
Linux1 app

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