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Although making maps in Minecraft is a lot of fun, at times it does take a lot of work, if you’re up to something grandiose. Fortunately, the Minecraft community has some excellent tools to offer that can significantly simplify the process of map creation.
These are the map editors that are universally considered the best among the Minecraft fans. They will help you create any type of adventure map you want, be it a parkour, a puzzle, or some sort of a settlement. The only limit is your imagination!
MC Edit
MC Edit is definitely the most popular Minecraft map editor out there. It’s easy to work with and the abundance of tools allows you to create highly complex maps in a short span of time.
It utilizes the Minecraft schematic type of files that makes it extremely easy to transfer your creations from MC Edit into your Minecraft client. It is also widely used by many map creators to share their works online.
The best part about MC Edit is that you can copy and paste huge chunks of world from one place to another. This means that you don’t need to build the same structure twice – just build one and then make as many copies as you need.
It makes the creation of cities and complex structures much easier, since you don’t waste time on repeating the same actions over and over again.
World Painter
This simple tool is designed to help you paint Minecraft terrain just like you would in the standard Microsoft Paint program. It is very convenient and requires almost no prior knowledge or experience with any design software.
World Painter is super intuitive and is fully compatible with Minecraft schematics, meaning that you can upload the structures you’ve made in MC Edit into your custom world.
You can do some other things as well -- for example, redistribute the ores in the underground and create caverns as the means of access to these ores.
Basically, World Painter is used for creating the landmass, and then you fill it with things that you create in other tools.
World Maker
When you get tired of the same biomes and vanilla structures in Minecraft, it is time to install World Maker – a unique tool that generates radically different worlds than those you’re so used to seeing.
You will be able to generate giant floating islands in the sky covered by massive water bubbles, forests covered with huge trees that will make you look like a tiny squirrel, planetoids that consist of some valuable ores, and many other objects.
On top of that, you will encounter new kinds of mobs, plants, desert volcanoes, portals to other worlds, etc. This is just a small list of all the unusual things you will find in World Maker.
MC Dungeon
MC Dungeon is similar to World Maker, but it is focused solely on generating unique types of dungeons. They will not be empty, but full of all sorts of secrets and hidden treasures that are also procedurally generated, so there will always be an element of surprise.
The Hard Mode offers additional spawners with mobs that will await you in the darkest corners. However, the rewards will be higher as well, just as the number of traps and secret doors.
If you like scavenging for treasures in the unknown areas of Minecraft, then MC Dungeon is a perfect tool for you.
Block Topograph
And lastly, here is a tool for MinecraftPE users – Block Topograph, a free world viewer and editor for mobile devices.
It’s really easy to get lost in a new area in Minecraft, but with the help of this awesome tool you will see your exact location and other markings indicating such objects like mobs, villages, types of surface, etc.
You can also use Block Topograph to teleport yourself to any location on the map just by tapping the spot you want to spawn at. This will make your playthrough so much more enjoyable, even if there is a little bit of cheating involved.
Check out our plethora of Minecraft seed lists if you'd rather just pop in some seeds, rather than make your own map!
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a map with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, the map is another important item in your inventory.
Let's explore how to make an empty map.
Supported Platforms
A map is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
Platform | Supported (Version*) |
---|---|
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | Yes |
Pocket Edition (PE) | Yes (0.14.0) |
Xbox 360 | Yes |
Xbox One | Yes |
PS3 | Yes |
PS4 | Yes |
Wii U | Yes |
Nintendo Switch | Yes |
Windows 10 Edition | Yes (0.14.0) |
Education Edition | Yes |
* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.
Where to find a Map in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.17 | Miscellaneous |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Miscellaneous |
Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 | Items |
Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2.5 - 1.16.20 | Equipment |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
Xbox 360 | TU35 - TU69 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
Xbox One | CU23 - CU43 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
Xbox One | 1.2.5 - 1.16.20 | Equipment |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
PS3 | 1.26 - 1.76 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
PS4 | 1.26 - 1.91 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.16.20 | Equipment |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
Wii U | Patch 3 - Patch 38 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
Nintendo Switch | 1.04 - 1.11 | Tools, Weapons and Armor |
Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 - 1.16.20 | Equipment |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | Miscellaneous |
Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 | Items |
Windows 10 Edition | 1.2.5 - 1.16.20 | Equipment |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a map in the Creative Inventory menu:
Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
---|---|---|
Education Edition | 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | Miscellaneous |
Education Edition | 1.0.21 | Items |
Education Edition | 1.0.27 - 1.14.31 | Equipment |
Definitions
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative menu.
Required Materials to make a Map
In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a map in Minecraft:
How to craft a Map in Survival Mode
1. Open the Crafting Menu
First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:
2. Add Items to make a Map
In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a map, place 8 papers and 1 compass on Java Edition (PC/Mac), Xbox and PS in the 3x3 crafting grid. In PE and Windows 10, you need 9 papers to make a map.
When making a map, it is important that the items are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. For PC, Xbox and PS, place 1 compass in the center box and 8 papers around it. For PE and Windows 10, place 9 papers filling all of the boxes. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a map.
Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the map will appear in the box to the right.
3. Move the Map to Inventory
Once you have crafted a map, you need to move the new item to your inventory.
Congratulations, you have made a map in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:map) | 395 | 0 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 - 1.12 | |
Map (minecraft:map) | 395 | Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.13 - 1.17 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:emptymap) | 395 | 0 | Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.16.0 - 1.16.100 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:emptymap) | 395 | 0 | Xbox One | 1.6.0 - 1.16.100 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:emptymap) | 395 | 0 | PS4 | 1.14.0 - 1.16.100 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:emptymap) | 395 | 0 | Nintendo Switch | 1.6.0 - 1.16.100 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:emptymap) | 395 | 0 | Windows 10 Edition | 0.16.0 - 1.16.100 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a map has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
Item | Description (Minecraft ID Name) | Minecraft ID | Minecraft Data Value | Platform | Version(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Map (minecraft:emptymap) | 395 | 0 | Education Edition | 1.0 - 1.14.31 |
See a complete list of Minecraft IDs that is interactive and searchable.
Definitions
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- Minecraft DataValue (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Map
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.16.4 and 1.17, the /give command for Map is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Map is:
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.100, the /give command for Map is:
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.100, the /give command for Map is:
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.100, the /give command for Map is:
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
How To Install A Minecraft Map On A Mac In 3 Steps
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.100, the /give command for Map is:
How To Install Maps On Minecraft (Windows And Mac)
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 0.16.0, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4.0, 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.7.0, 1.8.0, 1.9.0, 1.10.0, 1.11.0, 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0 and 1.16.100, the /give command for Map is:
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 0.14.2, 1.0, 1.0.18, 1.0.21, 1.4.0, 1.7.0, 1.9.0, 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Map is:
Videos
Minecraft Maps For Mac
Watch this video to learn about Locator Maps, what they are used for, and how to craft the different sizes of maps in Minecraft. Not all maps are created equal!
Things to Do with Maps
Here are some activities that you can do with maps in Minecraft: