SCHEMATIC File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .schematic
Format Type Binary
Primary Use Minecraft Structure Saving
Associated Programs MCEdit, WorldEdit
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Developed By Minecraft Community
Initial Release Unknown
Compression Optional (GZIP)
Data Stored Blocks, Data, Entities, Tile Entities
Encoding NBT (Named Binary Tag)
Compatibility Minecraft Java Edition
Editable with Various Minecraft map editors
File Size Depends on the complexity of the structure
Dimension Support 3D (X, Y, Z)
Block Metadata Support Yes
Advantages Facilitates sharing and editing of Minecraft structures
Limitations Primarily only compatible with specific Minecraft-related software
Structure Integrity Yes (Preserves the exact state of included blocks and entities)
Update Cycle Dependent on third-party developers
Custom Block Support Partially (Depends on the editor's capabilities)