Matlab.mat -

: To preserve the state of variables in the MATLAB workspace for later use or sharing.

: For custom automated reports, you can write scripts (using .m files) that load a .mat file, process the data, and use functions like publish or specialized toolboxes (e.g., Brainstorm ) to export the results. Interoperability

: You can use Live Scripts to combine MAT file data with formatted text, images, and equations, then export the result as a PDF or LaTeX document. matlab.mat

You can manage these files directly from the MATLAB command window: : Use the save command to store variables. Example: save('my_data.mat', 'variable_name') .

: Can store single variables or the entire workspace. Standard Operations : To preserve the state of variables in

: Use the load command to bring variables back into the workspace. Example: load('my_data.mat') .

: Binary (Level-4, Level-5, or Level-7.3/HDF5-based). You can manage these files directly from the

While designed for MATLAB, .mat files can be accessed using other platforms: