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Kobe Plane
Game Experience Engineer
How to Convert a Minecraft World from Bedrock to Java Edition
By default, worlds generated in the Bedrock version of Minecraft are not compatible with Java Edition. If you want to play the Java Edition of Minecraft with a world that was created in the Bedrock edition of the game, you will need to convert it before importing it to your server.
Disclaimer
Chunker is a new software that is currently in an experimental state; therefore, we recommend always backing up files before you attempt to use the software, as behaviour can be unpredictable. There is a low file size limit of around 500MB, so we suggest against using it for worlds that have been played for a long period of time.
#Downloading your Server's World
If your Bedrock world is currently hosted on a Shockbyte server, you will first need to download it to your PC.
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Access your server's Control Panel and navigate to the Files tab.
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Select the
worldfolder, then click ZIP. -
Download the
world.zipfile
#Exporting a Single-Player World
It's also possible to export a single-player world generated with the Bedrock edition of Minecraft.
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Launch Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
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Click Play.
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Click the Edit button next to your desired world.
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Click Export World at the bottom of the Game Settings page.
#Converting your World
Once you have exported your world, you will need to convert it. We recommend doing this using the Chunker website.
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Navigate to the Chunker website.
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Click the Upload archive button.
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Select your desired
world.zipor.mcworldfile to upload -
Click the Start Upload button.
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Select your desired version of Java Minecraft, then click Convert & Download.
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When the world finishes converting, click the Download button.
Once you've downloaded your world's conversion, you can upload the file to your server's root directory and set it as your active world by following our guide here.