Files with dat_old extension can be usually found as backups from Minecraft sandbox construction computer game.

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DAT_OLD file extension - Minecraft level backup

What is dat_old file? How to open dat_old files?

File type specification:

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File extension dat_old is associated with Minecraft, a popular construction game, made by independent programmer Markus "Notch" Persson and later bought by Microsoft.

.dat_old file contains Minecraft game backup of the game's main level.dat file. Used to restore worlds to previous state.

Updated: December 7, 2023

The default software associated to open dat_old file:

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Minecraft  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Markus Persson

Minecraft is a computer game about placing blocks to build almost anything you can imagine. At night monsters come out, make sure to build a shelter before that happens.
 

Help how to open:

You can restore *.dat_old files in Minecraft with one of the program functions.

How to convert:

You cannot convert Minecraft backups to anything else, you can just recover them and use them again in the game.

List of software applications associated to the .dat_old file extension

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Software that open dat_old file - Minecraft level backup

Programs supporting the exension dat_old on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Minecraft for open dat_old file action.

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