All about MCF Files

The MCF file type is primarily associated with MimioStudio.

MCF	File extension: MCF
	File type:	gallery pack

What is an MCF file

MCF files mostly belong to MimioStudio by Boxlight. An MCF file is a font used by Mathcad numeric computing and engineering calculations validation environment. Watchtower Library also uses MCF files to store fonts. Another type of MCF file is a gallery pack created by MimioStudio classroom assessment software. A gallery pack contains images, audio clips, videos and flash content. MCF is also the filename extension of a photobook (album) created by Photobook software. TMPGEnc video compression/conversion tool uses an MCF file to store its conversion template. Carbide 3D computer-aided design software saves a print job as an MCF file. Norton 360 saves scan logs in MCF files.

How do you open MCF files?

You need a suitable software like MimioStudio to open an MCF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MCF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MCF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert MCF files:

MimioStudio by Boxlight
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MCF files are often referred to as MimioStudio data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
7zip (compressed data) by Igor Pavlov
7zip is an archive file compression/encryption program for Windows desktop. It can open and unpack an MCF file saved in ZIP archive compression format. This file format is classified as Compressed.
Carbide 3D (job) by Carbide 3D
Carbide 3D is a computer-aided design and manufacturing software with machining and 3D simulation support. Its MeshCAM component uses an MCF file to save a job generated from a model. This file format is classified as CAD.
HotSauce (graphics) by Apple
HotSauce is a discontinued desktop application for generating 3D visualizations which could be embedded in web applications. Such visualizations allowed users to navigate a website in 3D mode. They were saved in MCF files. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
Mastercook (cookbook) by Sierra
Mastercook is a desktop application which provides access to a database with thousands of cooking recipes. Cookbooks used by Mastercook are saved in MCF files. This file format is classified as Database.
Mathcad (font) by PTC
Mathcad is a numerical computing environment that is used to validate engineering calculations. It uses fonts saved in MCF files. This file format is classified as Font.
MAX (configuration) by Max B.V.
MAX is a discontinued labor management system that includes a timesheet generator. Its configuration is saved in an MCF file. This file format is classified as Settings.
Myriad (configuration) by Myriad Communications Ltd
Myriad is a discontinued browser with locally scoped workspaces. Its configuration was saved in a text file with MCF filename extension. This file format is classified as Settings.
Norton 360 (scan log) by NortonLifeLock
Norton 360 is a cross-platform system security software suite. System scan logs generated by Norton 360 are saved in an MCF file. This file format is classified as Data.
Photobook (photobook/album) by Cewe
Photobook is a desktop program for creating and printing photobooks and photo albums. A photobook created with this program is saved in an MCF file. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
SignIQ (media collection) by ImpulseLogic
SignIQ is a discontinued program for creating, printing, and distributing signage, tickets, and in-store advertising material. It stores a media collection in an MCF file. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
TMPGEnc (conversion template) by Pegasys
TMPGEnc is a desktop application for compressing and converting CD quality videos. It uses an MCF file coded in Multimedia Container Format to store its conversion template. This file format is classified as Video.
VLC (movie) by VideoLAN
VLC is an open source multimedia player for desktop and mobile devices. It can play an MCF file saved in Movie Container Format (previously Multimedia Container Format). This file format is classified as Video. Related links: MCF, Multimedia Container Format

MCF file format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the MCF files:

MCF is one of the most common file extensions and includes various formats for various programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in MCF files:

25% of all MCF files use the popular XML file format. The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple text-based format for representing structured information: documents, webpages, data, configuration, books, transactions, invoices, and much more. XML defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. MCF files are between 26 KB and 310 KB in size. The file type is relatively new. The files contain the following words: <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>, fotobook art_id, externalProjectId, article_name, folderID, imagedir, CEWE and Dateien. Files like these are about album, data, pixum and fotoknjiga, and frequently comprise personal data.
20% of all MCF files have the same signature 01 00 00 00 06 01 00 00. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. MCF files are between 2 MB and 36 MB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as Norton 360 and Security. Recent History.mcf or Full History.mcf is a typical file name. Files like these are about history, recent, norton, safe, scan and firewall.

All other MCF files (55%) have different formats, frequently e.g. My CEWE Photobook project, MasterCook Cookbook File, TMPEGEnc config, blueMSX Cheats Format, ZIP, MCF, META and DCBF. These files sometimes refer to controller, motor, adventurer, star, cewe, activities, security, results or photo. If you want to find out which format your MCF file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .mcf file to analyze".

Technical Data for MCF File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

mcfs, mfc, mcf_idx, mcf1, gsf, xml, zip, fsif, av, dma, dat, sgml, dct, jpg, exe, cdl, mcd, enc, cmp, pdf

Mime type:

text/plain, application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: eDeveloper.Control.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Magic\eDev940\MGGENW.EXE /ApplicationStartup

ProgramID: Magic8.Control.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Magic\Development\MGGENW.EXE /ApplicationStartup

an mcf gallery pack is a special file format by Boxlight and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MCF files

Associate the MCF file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open gallery packs. Because only the current version supports the latest MCF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Boxlight manufacturer website after an available MimioStudio update.
To make sure that your MCF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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