Download and Install Maps on a Computer

Installing a custom map in Linux, macOS, or Windows involves extracting the downloaded package into the correct folder location and launching it from the game’s world interface.

Download and Install Maps on iOS

Most Minecraft map files intended for mobile devices are in the .mcworld format, making these files easy to install on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.

Linux: /home//.minecraft/saves/ …macOS: /Users//Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves/ …Windows: \Users\AppData\Roaming.minecraft\saves\ …

Download and Install Other Formats on iOS

You can also install some custom map packages in the RAR or ZIP formats on iOS, but it takes more work. Also, these maps may not always work as expected. If you’d like to try this method, install the Documents by Readdle app on your iOS device.

Download and Install Maps on Android

Most Minecraft map files intended for mobile devices are in the .mcworld format, making these maps easy to install on your Android smartphone or tablet. Before getting started, install the ES File Explorer app from Google Play if you don’t have it on your device.

Download and Install Other Formats on Android

You can install some custom map packages in the RAR or ZIP formats on Android, but it takes more work. Also, these maps may not work as expected. If you want to try this method, install the ES File Explorer app on your Android device.

Apps that Install Minecraft Maps

If searching for maps on websites and forums and then following the installation procedures detailed above seems like too much work, then you may want to use an app. Many offer thousands of Minecraft maps and install maps for you, usually with one or two taps.