How to Convert Minecraft Worlds (Bedrock & Java)

How to Convert Minecraft Worlds (Bedrock & Java)

Moving a world between Minecraft's Bedrock and Java editions allows you to bring your creations to new platforms.

Because the two editions use different world formats, you must use a conversion tool. We recommend Chunker, an official web-based tool from Mojang that makes this process easy for both directions.

How to Convert a Bedrock World to Java Edition (for a Server)

This process takes your console, mobile, or Windows Edition world and prepares it for a Java server.

1. Export Your Bedrock World: Open Minecraft Bedrock, click the "Edit" pencil next to your world, scroll to the bottom, and click "Export World". Save the .mcworld file to your computer.
2. Convert with Chunker: Go to the Chunker and install their software and upload the .mcworld file. Once processed, click "Convert & Download" to get a .zip file containing the Java version of your world.
3. Upload to Your Server: The downloaded .zip file is a standard Java world. Please follow our detailed guide on How to Upload a Custom World for the final steps.

How to Convert a Java World to Bedrock Edition

This "vice versa" process takes a world from your Java Edition client and prepares it for Bedrock Edition.

1. Prepare Your Java World: Locate your Java world folder. On Windows, this is usually in %appdata%\.minecraft\saves. Right-click your world's folder and compress it into a single .zip file.
2. Convert with Chunker: Go to the Chunker. Install their software and click "Upload Archive" and select the .zip file of your Java world. Chunker will automatically detect it's a Java world.
3. Click "Convert & Download". The tool will process your files and provide a .mcworld file for download.
4. Import to Bedrock: Locate the downloaded .mcworld file on your computer and simply double-click it. Minecraft Bedrock Edition will automatically launch and import the world into your single-player worlds list.

Important Considerations for Conversion

While the conversion is very effective, there are some key differences between the game versions to be aware of:

• Player Data: Player inventories, locations, and Ender Chest contents typically do not transfer over. Players will likely respawn at the world's spawn point with an empty inventory.
• Block Conversion: Some version-exclusive blocks or items may be removed or changed into something else during the conversion.
• Redstone: Redstone mechanics differ between Bedrock and Java Edition. Complex redstone contraptions may break and will likely need to be rebuilt.

Conclusion

Converting a world between Bedrock and Java is entirely possible thanks to powerful tools like Chunker.

By following the correct process for the direction you need, you can successfully bring your favorite creations to a new edition of Minecraft.