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.
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.
Replace .zip at the end of the filename with .mcworld or .mcpack .
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.
Double-click the new file. Minecraft will launch and automatically begin the import process. Manual Installation for Java Edition
A warning will appear stating the file might become unusable; select Yes .
Rename filename.zip to filename.mcpack . Step-by-Step Conversion (Windows)
Right-click your .zip file and select Rename .