.mrc file extension

.mrc

1. Machine Readable Cataloging file.

A .mrc file format is an old standard developed in the 1960s for holding and exchanging bibliographic and related information in a machine-readable form.

These files can have the alternative file extension of .marc.

For more information see:

• http://everything.explained.at/MARC_standards - The MARC standard explained.

2. mIRC script file.

mIRC is an Internet Relay Chat client client which can be used to communicate, share, play and work with other IRC networks around the world. A .mrc file is a script for use with mIRC, which allows various tasks with mIRC to be automated.

The content of .mrc files may be viewed using a standard text editor.

For more information see:

• www.mirc.com - mIRC Internet Relay Chat client home page; for more information about mIRC.

3. Medical Research Council image file.

MRC files are typically used for 3D microscopy images.

For more information see:

• http://everything.explained.at/MRC_(file_format) - MRC file format explained.
• http://ami.scripps.edu/software/mrctools/mrc_specification.php - MRC file format specification.

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