Double-click the new file. Minecraft will launch and automatically begin the import process. Manual Installation for Java Edition
In File Explorer, go to the View tab and check the box for File name extensions . Without this, you cannot change the actual file type.
If you are using Java Edition, you do not usually need to rename the file. Instead, you move the .zip directly into the game's internal folders. mc.zip
Most Bedrock Edition content is distributed in ZIP format for easier downloading, but the game recognizes specific extensions for automatic installation. Rename filename.zip to filename.mcworld .
Right-click your .zip file and select Rename . Double-click the new file
Rename filename.zip to filename.mcpack . Step-by-Step Conversion (Windows)
In Minecraft , "mc.zip" typically refers to world, skin, or resource pack files that have been compressed into a standard ZIP archive but need to be converted to specific Minecraft file formats (like .mcworld or .mcpack ) to be automatically imported by the game. Without this, you cannot change the actual file type
A warning will appear stating the file might become unusable; select Yes .