Installation Guide

How to Install Minecraft Maps

Complete guide for PC, Mac, iOS, Android & Windows 10 Bedrock Edition. Follow these simple steps to start playing custom maps.

Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Download and Extract the Map

Maps are downloaded as compressed .zip or .rar files that need to be extracted before use.

Windows: Download 7-Zip (free) to extract files

Mac: Use built-in Archive Utility for .zip, or The Unarchiver for .rar files

Locate Your Saves Folder

Navigate to your Minecraft saves folder where all your worlds are stored:

Windows:

%appdata%\.minecraft\saves

Press Win+R, paste the path, and hit Enter

Mac:

~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves

In Finder, press Cmd+Shift+G and paste the path

Place the Map Files

Extract the downloaded archive and place the entire map folder into your saves directory.

Important: The map folder should contain files like level.dat. Make sure these files are inside a folder within the saves directory, not loose.

Bedrock Edition (Windows 10/11)

Using .mcworld Files

Double-click any .mcworld file and it will automatically import into Minecraft.

Manual Installation (v1.21.120+)

Since version 1.21.120, Bedrock Edition moved files to a new location. Open this folder first:

%appdata%\Minecraft Bedrock\Users

Press Win+R, paste the path, and hit Enter

Inside you'll see a folder with a random number (your account ID) and a Shared folder. Your worlds are in the account folder:

%appdata%\Minecraft Bedrock\Users\YOUR_ACCOUNT_ID\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds

Extract your map folder and paste it into minecraftWorlds.

Note: Resource packs are in the Shared folder instead. If a map requires a resource pack, place it in Shared\games\com.mojang\resource_packs.

Older versions (before 1.21.120): If you're on an older version, the path is:

%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds

Bedrock Edition (iOS)

Download the Map

Most modern maps use the .mcworld format. Simply tap the download link and the map will automatically install in Minecraft.

For Older .zip Files

If you have an older map in .zip format:

Download iExplorer on your computer
Connect your iPhone/iPad via USB
Navigate to: Documents > games > com.mojang > minecraftWorlds
Drag and drop the extracted map folder

Bedrock Edition (Android)

Automatic Installation

Maps with .mcworld extension will automatically install when you tap the download. This is the easiest method!

Manual Installation

For .zip files, you'll need a file manager:

Install ASTRO File Manager from Play Store
Locate the downloaded .zip file
Extract and copy the map folder
Navigate to: games > com.mojang > minecraftWorlds
Paste the map folder

Helpful Tips

Check Minecraft Version

Make sure you're running the correct Minecraft version that the map was created for. Check the map description for version requirements.

Empty Chests?

If chests appear empty, you're likely playing on the wrong version. Most modern maps require Minecraft 1.8 or newer.

Resource Packs

Some maps include resource packs. Make sure to enable them in-game for the intended experience.

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