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Mappers

Overhead mappers create a visual map of your world`s terrain. Many mappers have options for different overhead and angled modes, and some will limit the map to selected block types or slice the map into smaller pieces.


Name Description Date Version Platforms Link Latest Compatible Release This is not an official version history or changelog. For the official list, please visit the Minecraft website. For versions 1.11 and prior, please check the Mojang website. For versions prior to Beta 1.8, please minecraft Source available Programming language Author

c10t

Command-line. A rewrite of Cartograph. Official support for Linux builds, works for Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface and Mac, but requires compilation. 2012-09-12 git 35922ce757

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1.3.2 1.3.2 Release date Aug. 16, 2012 Development versions Pre-releases 1.3.2-pre Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.3.1 1.4.2 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.3.2 was mainly minecraft if compiled from source on github Yes, BSD C++ udoprog (John-John Tedro)

Amidst

Amidst is a tool to display an overview of a Minecraft world, without actually creating it. 2016-11-24 v4.2

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1.11 1.11 Official name Exploration Update 1] Release date Nov. 14, 2016 Development versions View all Snapshots 16w32a 16w32b 16w33a 16w35a 16w36a 16w38a 16w39a 16w39b 16w39c 16w40a 16w41a 16w42a 16w43a 16w44a Pre-releases 1.11-pre1 Download Client (.json) minecraft Yes, GPL Java Skidoodle, DrFrankenstone and the GitHub community
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Cartograph G

Branch from Cartograph This page or section has been suggested to be merged with Programs and editors. Discuss The articles share similar information or a common topic. The contents of this page are not supported by Mojang AB, minecraft . Supports the latest updates and some fixes of Cartograph bugs. New featuresSpecial attraction are added, including an enhanced GUI and support for mods. Current compatibility relies on user generated Auto.cfg files. In danger of becoming abandon-ware 2012-10-25 2012-10-25

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1.4.2 1.4.2 Official name Pretty Scary Update Release date Oct. 25, 2012 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 12w32a 12w34a 12w34b 12w36a 12w37a 12w38a 12w38b 12w39a 12w39b 12w40a 12w40b 12w41a 12w41b 12w42a 12w42b Pre-releases 1.4-pre 1.4.1-pre minecraft No, but has been cracked C++ (renderer), VB (interface) Gameslinder

Chunky

Minecraft map 3D Render. Very high quality results but takes a long time to run (best to have it done during the night) 2016-10-22 1.4.1

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1.10 1.10 Official name Frostburn Update Release date Jun. 8, 2016 Development versions View all Snapshots 16w20a 16w21a 16w21b Pre-releases 1.10-pre1 1.10-pre2 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.9 ◄ 1.9.4 1.10.1 ► 1.11 ►► This article minecraft Yes, GPL Java nrub

CraftMaster

CraftMaster is a companion app for Minecraft PCPersonal Computer Edition that allows you to download and import Schematics and 3D models into your Minecraft worlds, export and share your Minecraft creations on Sketchfab, @@@#@@@Facebook(facebook.com)###@### and Twitter, and manage/navigate your worlds more efficiently. 2017-02-08 Beta 2

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1.11.2 1.11.2 Release date Dec. 21, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.11 ◄ 1.11.1 1.12 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.11.2 is an update for minecraft No C++ CraftMaster Software, Inc.

JourneyMap

Forge Client/Server mod for real-time mapping in SP and MP. Minimap/full-screen or use a web browser. Day/night/surface/cave mapping and waypoints. Fairplay Edition disables radar and cave mapping in MP. Unlimited Edition has everything. JourneyMap API lets other mods write plugins to add overlays to maps. 2017-01-01 5.4.0

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1.11.2 1.11.2 Release date Dec. 21, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.11 ◄ 1.11.1 1.12 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.11.2 is an update for minecraft No Java, DHTML Techbrew

Mapcrafter

High Performance Minecraft Map Renderer - Renders Minecraft worlds to high detail maps with isometric 3D and/or 2D topdown perspectives viewable in any webbrowser. Four rendering rotations, day/night/cave render modes, world cropping and many more features available. 2016-08-28 2.3.1

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1.12 1.12 Official name World of Color Update 1] Release date Jun. 7, 2017 Development versions View all Snapshot 17w06a 17w13a 17w13b 17w14a 17w15a 17w16a 17w16b 17w17a 17w17b 17w18a 17w18b Pre-release 1.12-pre1 1.12-pre2 1.12-pre3 1.12-pre4 1.12-pre5 minecraft Yes, GPL C++ m0r13

MapRend

MapRend renders a top down map of Worlds saved in the Minecraft Anvil format. It generates the used colorset from a ressource pack, can render day and night maps, shows the height and light of blocks, is easy to customize and very easy to update (as long as worlds are saved as MCAnvil)! Can also save smaller images of chunkclusters (e.g. for dynamic loading maps). 2015-01-01 1.0

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1.8.1 1.8.1 Release date Nov. 24, 2014 Development versions View all Pre-releases 1.8.1-pre1 1.8.1-pre2 1.8.1-pre3 1.8.1-pre4 1.8.1-pre5 Download Client (.json) Server Other editions of 1.8.1 Java Edition Beta ◄◄ 1.8 1.8.2 ► 1.9 ►► This article minecraft and every newer one using MCAnvil Yes, GPL Java YSelf Tool

MCAMap

MCAMap is a simple, easy to use stand alone mapping program which can render maps over 32,000 x 32,000 blocks/pixels and supports Minecraft 1.8.3! If the website link does not work, there is an alternate link on the forum page. 2013-09-22 1.0.16

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1.8.3 1.8.3 Release date Feb. 20, 2015 1] Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.8 ◄ 1.8.2 1.8.4 ► 1.9 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.8.3 2] minecraft Yes, Limited Visual Basic 6.0/.NET/Pascal Sean Forrest

mcmap

Command-line + Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface GUI. Mcmap Live available for Mac GUI. 2016-05-24 2.4.4

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1.10 1.10 Official name Frostburn Update Release date Jun. 8, 2016 Development versions View all Snapshots 16w20a 16w21a 16w21b Pre-releases 1.10-pre1 1.10-pre2 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.9 ◄ 1.9.4 1.10.1 ► 1.11 ►► This article minecraft Yes C++ Zahl / WRIM

MCMaps

MCMaps.cc is a web-based solution for sharing Minecraft Worlds with your friends and the community. Just upload your world and the map is automatically rendered for you! 2012-01-24 Beta

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1.7.9 1.7.9 Release date Apr. 14, 2014 1] Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.7.2 ◄ 1.7.8 1.7.10 ► 1.8 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.7.9 is minecraft No python imer
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MCMap Live

Interactive GUI, Xray maps, and biome support, as well as support for the "MystCraft" mod. 2012-03-28 1.5.5

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1.6.2 1.6.2 Release date Jul. 8, 2013 1] Development versions Pre-releases 1.6.2-pre Download Client (.json) Server Other editions of 1.6.2 Java Edition Beta ◄◄ 1.6.1 1.6.4 ► 1.7.2 ►► See the computer edition. minecraft Yes Objective-C Donkey Kong/Voikya
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mcmapDZ

Quick tool for creating isometric web maps of very large worlds using the mcmap mapper by Zahl and hdmake (example render here). GUI and CLI versions available. 2012-4-11 0.48

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1.3.2 1.3.2 Release date Aug. 16, 2012 Development versions Pre-releases 1.3.2-pre Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.3.1 1.4.2 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.3.2 was mainly minecraft Yes Python/C# NotTarts/Zahl
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MCPEedit

Overhead map viewer made for Minecraft Pocket edition, includes rendering of layers and saving renders to png. 2012-06-25 0.3e

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Pocket Edition Alpha 0.3.2 Yes Java jocopa3

Minecraft Overviewer

A @@@#@@@Google(google.com)###@### Maps powered overview that draws your map in 30 degree oblique mode with a high level of detail. An ExMaple render is available at 1 2016-03-01 0.12

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1.11.2 1.11.2 Release date Dec. 21, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.11 ◄ 1.11.1 1.12 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.11.2 is an update for minecraft Yes, GPL Python/C Overviewer Team

Minecraft World Map

MinecraftWorldMap.com is a web-based solution for sharing Minecraft Worlds with your friends and the community. Just upload your world and the map is automatically rendered for you! 2011-03-29 1.00

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1.11.2 1.11.2 Release date Dec. 21, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.11 ◄ 1.11.1 1.12 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.11.2 is an update for minecraft No perl/python skeight

Pigmap

Fast renderer designed for very large worlds. Supported platforms are Linux and Cygwin. No binaries; must be built from source. 2014-08-27 1.8 1.8 Official name Bountiful Update Type Release Release date Sep. 2, 2014 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 14w02a 14w02b 14w02c 14w03a 14w03b 14w04a 14w04b 14w05a 14w05b 14w06a 14w06b 14w07a 14w08a 14w10a 14w10b 14w10c 14w11a minecraft

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1.8 1.8 Official name Bountiful Update Type Release Release date Sep. 2, 2014 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 14w02a 14w02b 14w02c 14w03a 14w03b 14w04a 14w04b 14w05a 14w05b 14w06a 14w06b 14w07a 14w08a 14w10a 14w10b 14w10c 14w11a minecraft Yes, GPL C++ equalpants + github community contributors

Tectonicus This page or section has been suggested to be merged with Programs and editors. Discuss The articles share similar information or a common topic. The contents of this page are not supported by Mojang AB, minecraft

Renders high-detail zoomable versions of minecraft maps, viewable via google maps. Command line only.

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1.11.2 1.11.2 Release date Dec. 21, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.11 ◄ 1.11.1 1.12 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.11.2 is an update for minecraft Yes, BSD Java OrangyTang

TOGoS`s Minecraft Map Renderer

Simple and fast region-based overhead map imaging tool designed to efficiently update extremely large maps as a set of tiles, one per region, which can be combined by TMCMR or using external tools. Supports custom color mappings and arbitrary translucency for any block. 2015-02-16 2015-02-16ca

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1.8.1 1.8.1 Release date Nov. 24, 2014 Development versions View all Pre-releases 1.8.1-pre1 1.8.1-pre2 1.8.1-pre3 1.8.1-pre4 1.8.1-pre5 Download Client (.json) Server Other editions of 1.8.1 Java Edition Beta ◄◄ 1.8 1.8.2 ► 1.9 ►► This article minecraft Yes Java TOGoS

uNmINeD

2D overhead map for Minecraft worlds from 1.2 to latest. Underground, x-ray, nether, caves, night view, save to png, GoogleTechnology company Maps generator, customizable colors, extensible mod support. Interactive GUI, easy to use. 2015-02-06 0.10.331

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1.11.2 1.11.2 Release date Dec. 21, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.11 ◄ 1.11.1 1.12 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.11.2 is an update for minecraft Not yet C# megasys

Ink & Parchment Map

A web-based shareable map where players add locations manually, so no access to the server files is required for players to create a map of the world and share it. Designed to not completely remove the element of exploration from the world. Also works for the Nether. 2014-06-28 1.63

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1.8.9 1.8.9 Release date Dec. 9, 2015 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.8 ◄ 1.8.8 1.9 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.8.9 1] is an update minecraft , any Minecraft Yes, GPL HTML5, javascript DrFrankenstone


MineAtlas

A browser based mapper similar to AMIDST. Denotes points of interest accurately in post 1.8 generated chunks, (monuments, temples, etc.,) and can extrapolate potential ones from the seed. (slime chunks, villages). Will display Biome names on mouse over, though topography is approximated. Requires either the Level.dat file, manual input of seed to function, or it can generate a random seed for examination. Good tool for server owners, and renders huge, zoomable, dragable maps is seconds, displaying even unexplored areas quickly. Maps are necessitatively low rez and max Zoom is not very high, though it can display well over 50 km x 50 km sections of map on the farthest zoom level. 2015-02-14 Unknown

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1.8+ May support older builds in future. No ? u/jazzyjaffa (Reddit)

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Map Viewers

Map viewers are read-only and have an interactive interface.

Name Description Date Version Platforms Link Latest Compatible Release This is not an official version history or changelog. For the official list, please visit the Minecraft website. For versions 1.11 and prior, please check the Mojang website. For versions prior to Beta 1.8, please minecraft Source available Programming language Author

Eihort

Optimized 3D map viewer with an extremely long view distance. Perfect for taking screenshots of your massive builds, or just exploring the world. Includes smooth lighting, biome colouring and customizable block types. 2016-10-16 0.4.0

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1.11 1.11 Official name Exploration Update 1] Release date Nov. 14, 2016 Development versions View all Snapshots 16w32a 16w32b 16w33a 16w35a 16w36a 16w38a 16w39a 16w39b 16w39c 16w40a 16w41a 16w42a 16w43a 16w44a Pre-releases 1.11-pre1 Download Client (.json) minecraft
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Dynmap

A GoogleTechnology company Maps like interface on Minecraft, accessible through a web browser. Compatible with Bukkit and Forge, and has an API to render of custom elements like homes or SpoutCraft blocks. 1.8 1.8 Official name Bountiful Update Type Release Release date Sep. 2, 2014 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 14w02a 14w02b 14w02c 14w03a 14w03b 14w04a 14w04b 14w05a 14w05b 14w06a 14w06b 14w07a 14w08a 14w10a 14w10b 14w10c 14w11a minecraft

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1.7.9 1.7.9 Release date Apr. 14, 2014 1] Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.7.2 ◄ 1.7.8 1.7.10 ► 1.8 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.7.9 is minecraft Using dev build Yes, BSD Java/HTML/CSS mikeprimm

Minecraft AutoMap

Displays a highly customizable live-updated map of your surroundings, including nearby creatures and players. Works in Singleplayer and Multiplayer. The map runs in a separate window from Minecraft so it can be sized and positioned, fullscreened, or placed on top of Minecraft like a minimap. Requires Risugami`s ModLoader, .NET 4.0, and XNA 4.0. 2014-8-30 0.7.9.0

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1.7.1 1.7.2 Official name The Update that Changed the World Release date Oct. 25, 2013 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 13w36a 13w36b 13w37a 13w37b 13w38a 13w38b 13w38c 13w39a 13w39b 13w41a 13w41b 13w42a 13w42b 13w43a Pre-releases minecraft Yes, MS-PL C# bp2008, Ceii

Minecraft X-Ray

3D map viewer that highlights minerals. Loads Minecraft levels as far back as Alpha, all the way through the current Anvil format. Supports user-supplied custom blocks for mod support. 2012-03-11 3.6.2

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1.5.1 1.5.1 Release date Mar. 21, 2013 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 13w11a 13w12~ Pre-releases 1.5.1-pre Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.5 1.5.2 ► 1.6.1 ►► See the computer edition. For other minecraft Yes, BSD Java plusminus, xolotl

minecraft-dungeons.com

Web-based, written in CoffeeScript, uses Three.js. By default shows locations of dungeons and diamonds. Can load .mca files directly from a CORS-enabled web server. Alpha. 2012-09-24 2.0alpha

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1.3.2 1.3.2 Release date Aug. 16, 2012 Development versions Pre-releases 1.3.2-pre Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.3.1 1.4.2 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.3.2 was mainly minecraft Yes, MIT CoffeeScript ithkuil

Minutor

GUI, interactive, shows top-down view of your map with a depth slider to reveal caves. Offers to show mobs, items and other entities, visualise light levels, and where hostile mobs may spawn. 2012-10-25 2.0.1

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1.10.2 1.10.2 Release date Jun. 23, 2016 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.10 ◄ 1.10.1 1.11 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). 1.10.2 is an update to minecraft Yes, BSD C/ObjC/C++ mrkite77
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MCPEWorldViewer

Does not have a user interface and is currently under extreme development. Allows you to open minecraft pocket edition worlds and view them in 3D on your computer. 2013-05-15 0.0.1

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Pocket Edition Alpha 0.6.1 Not yet Java jocopa3

Mine View

Allows you to open minecraft pocket edition worlds and view them in 3D on your Android device. Paid tool, available on @@@#@@@Amazon(amazon.com)###@### marketplace. Free demo available. 2014-12-07 1.5

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Pocket Edition Alpha 0.10.4 No Java, Unity3D Smart BI Serv

Blocktopograph

Free top-down world viewer for Minecraft Pocket Edition (MCPE), includes NBT editor as well. Still in "Beta", stable but not featureSpecial attraction complete. Current features: Map-types: overworld, cave, heightmap, biome, grass color, X-Ray and block-light. With markers and coordinates. Local player can be teleported. 2016-06-14 1.2.0

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Pocket Edition Alpha 0.15.0 No Java ProtoLambda

MCPE Viz

MCPE Viz is a tool that parses Minecraft Pocket Edition (MCPE) world files. It creates overview images from the world files, and reports lots of details on your world. 2016-11-14 0.0.24

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