.mat

MATLAB Matrix

Dedicated renderer

Format facts

MIME type: application/x-matlab-data
Apple UTI: custom
Stock Quick Look: no stock preview
Planned approach (census): special-renderer
Icon hint: generic-icon
Prevalence: common

Renderer note (from the census)

parse MAT v5 or v7.3 (HDF5) header for vars

Gotchas: huge files