How To Download And Install Minecraft Maps

Playing Minecraft is a fantastic way to explore your creativity. After a while, however, the game can feel a little boring.

One way that players resolve this issue is by installing new Minecraft maps. These maps are easy-to-find and make Minecraft feel new again.

This guide will show you the best places to download Minecraft maps and how to install them.

What are Minecraft Maps and How Do They Work?

Minecraft maps are essentially the same thing as Minecraft worlds. These virtual environments are created by in-game players. These maps can include anything from a pixel-art monument to a parkour challenge. They can even be a whole city.

Once players create a Minecraft map, they can share it with their community. Users can also import these maps to explore the designs created by other members of our community.

How to Download Minecraft Maps

First, you'll need to determine which version of Minecraft you have. Java maps won't load on Bedrock versions and vice versa. After you have verified your version, you will be able to download maps from the following websites. Maps can also be downloaded in.zip or as.mcworld files.

-.zip File:.zip files allow you to share maps created with the Java edition of Minecraft. The assets for loading the map in-game are contained in the.zip file. The.zip file was also used by the Bedrock editions (Windows 10, iOS, Android). Minecraft Maps is a great source for these maps. -.mcworld files: The.mcworld extension stores all map assets in one file. Double-click a.mcworld file to install it. You can find.mcworld map files on the MCPEDL fan website, as well as skins, textures, and mods for Minecraft.

Now that you have downloaded your new maps, it is time for them to be installed.

How to Install Minecraft Maps On Windows (Java).

You will need to place your new map file in the correct directory in order to use it. The location will vary based on your Minecraft version. For Windows Java version:

1. Extract the .zip file you've downloaded. 2. By highlighting the map folder and pressing Ctrl+C on your keyboard, you can copy it. 3. On your keyboard, press Win + R to open the Windows Run app. 4. Type %appdata% into the textbox. Then, press Enter to open the C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Roaming directory. 5. In the Roaming directory, find the folder labeled .minecraft. You'll find a folder called saves. This is where Minecraft stores its maps. 6. Open the saves folder and paste the map folder inside. That's it!

Alternate Method

If you want to avoid using the Run app, you can also access the Minecraft saves folder through the Minecraft Launcher. Here's how: First, copy the map folder as before.

1. Open Minecraft Launcher. 2. Click the Installations tab in Minecraft: Java Edition. 3. Hover over Latest Release and click the folder icon to open the Minecraft installation directory. 4. Navigate the saves folder. 5. Paste the map folder.

Launch Minecraft single-player mode in order to explore your downloaded world. You should see your map. Click the map to load it. Once everything is loaded, you can start exploring!

How to Install Minecraft Maps in Windows 10 (Bedrock).

You can easily install custom map on all Bedrock editions by using.mcworld archive. Double-click the.mcworld folder to open Minecraft and load the new map.

For older files that use the .zip extension, you'll have to extract them and manually move the contents to the minecraftWorlds folder.

1. Extract the downloaded zip file. 2. Copy the folder that was just unpacked. 3. Open File Explorer. 4. minecraft Copy the address from the link below and paste it in the Quick Access bar. Press Enter.%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang

5. This command opens the Minecraft installation directory. 6. Open the minecraftWorlds folder. 7. Once you have your map folder copied, you are good to go!

How to Install Minecraft Maps on Mac

Just like the Windows Java Edition, to install Minecraft maps on macOS, you'll have to move the map files to the Minecraft saves folder. Start by downloading the .zip file for your map as before. The new map will appear as a new place in the single-player menu. Now you can explore your newly downloaded Minecraft map.

1. Extract the map folders from the archive. 2. Copy the map folder. 3. Open Minecraft Launcher. 4. Go to the Installations tab. 5. Hover over Latest Release and click the folder icon to open the Minecraft installation directory. 6. Navigate to the saves folder. 7. Paste the map folder inside the saves folder.

Related: How to Make Your Own Minecraft Server

How to Install Minecraft Maps On Android (Bedrock).

Installing Minecraft maps on Android is also simple with the new .mcworld extension. Simply open the map file and Minecraft should launch. Older Minecraft maps, on the other hand, might use the traditional .zip format. These maps will need to be unpacked and then pasted into the minecraftWorlds folder. Here's how:

1. Open the Files By Google app on your Android phone. 2. Navigate to your Minecraft map.zip file. 3. Click on the zip file and choose Extract. You should now see a folder containing the Minecraft map. 4. Copy the Minecraft Map folder. 5. Navigate to the root directory and then to games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds. 6. Paste the map folder and you're done!

Alternativly you could connect your Android phone with your computer via USB. Then, the map files will be moved to the minecraftWorlds location.

Download: Files by Google Android (Free)

Related: How to Share Files From PC or Laptop to Android Phone

How to Install Minecraft Maps on iOS (Bedrock)

If your map is a.mcworld file, it will work just like the other Bedrock editions. You will need to convert an older map to a.mcworld format if it is in a.zip file. Here's how:

1. First, download Documents by Readdle. Once you have it installed, open Files and tap the.zip file that was downloaded. 2. Documents should prompt you for an unzip location. Select any location you prefer. 3. Once the zip file has been opened, open the extracted map directory and select all the folders within it using the checkmark located in the upper-left corner of the screen. You must select all of them, or this process won't work. 4. Next, tap More on the lower right. 5. Tap Compress in order to compress these files and create an Archive. Once the archive is complete, deselect all files. Tap the check box next the Archive folder and tap Rename at its bottom. 6. Use.mcworld (Archive.mcworld) to rename the file. You will be asked to confirm this change in documents. Do so. Tap Done when you are finished. 7. Next, click the.mcworld folder you just created. Then tap Open in another app and select Minecraft. Next, tap Open in another app and select Minecraft. 8. You should see your new map under the Worlds heading! You're done!

Download: Documents for iOS (Free, in-app purchases)

Related: How to Move Files From PC to iPhone or iPad

Explore Other Worlds in Minecraft

New maps can help Minecraft feel more exciting if it has lost a bit of its sparkle. You can also enjoy the creativity and support of other Minecraft players by downloading and installing maps. If you create your own masterpiece, share it with the community to allow others to enjoy it.