OpenStreetMap to Minecraft
Roads, buildings, water, terrain, and land cover come from OpenStreetMap coverage for your selected area.
Real-world maps → Minecraft worlds
Turn any real-world location into a playable Minecraft map
Sign up for 300 Credits or one free map up to 50 hectares, plus 1 free AI texture generation.
$9.90/ 0.001 km²
Choose how to pay
Sign up for 300 Credits or one free map up to 50 hectares, plus 1 free AI texture generation.
MapMC in 60 seconds
Watch a real place become a world
See the complete journey from selecting a real place to downloading and exploring the finished world in Minecraft.
Create my place
No install
Runs in your browser — pick a spot on the map and go. No download, no mods.
Works on mobile
Generate worlds from your phone or tablet. Great for Bedrock players on the go.
Java & Bedrock
Export a Java world (.zip) or a Bedrock .mcworld — your choice, both editions.
Pay by area
Simple pay-as-you-go. Credit never expires. Eligible generation failures follow the Refund Policy.
How MapMC turns real-world map data into a playable Minecraft world
MapMC turns real-world map data into playable Minecraft worlds with roads, buildings, terrain, and water. Three steps, no install, no command line.
1
Pick an area
Open the generator, pan to any place on Earth, and draw a rectangle. Choose up to 40 km² for Java or 32 km² for Bedrock.
2
Choose your world
Bedrock or Java edition. Toggle terrain, interior, roofs, land cover. Live price updates as you tweak.
3
Generate & download
We fetch OpenStreetMap data and run the Arnis Rust engine. Download the world file when it is ready; large areas can take 10–20 minutes.
Compare your options
Looking for an Arnis or MapSmith alternative?
MapMC offers a hosted way to turn real-world map data into downloadable Minecraft Java and Bedrock worlds, with no desktop setup required.
MapMC is an independent service and is not the official Arnis, ArnisMC or MapSmith website.
Why MapMC works
A real-world Minecraft map generator, not a screenshot
MapMC is useful when you want a downloadable, playable Minecraft world rather than a static map image. The selected area becomes a file you can open in Minecraft, with the online generator handling the data fetch, conversion, packaging, and refund logic.
The generator reads public OpenStreetMap data for the rectangle you draw, then Arnis converts streets, buildings, water, land cover, terrain, and other mapped features into Minecraft blocks. The result is not a perfect hand-built replica, but it gives you a playable starting point that follows the real street pattern and place layout.
For Bedrock, MapMC delivers a .mcworld file for Windows, mobile, console, and cross-platform play. For Java, it delivers a world ZIP that you can import into your saves folder.
MapMC works best for areas with meaningful map data: city blocks, recognizable neighborhoods, waterfronts, villages, campuses, landmarks, and road grids. Very empty rural regions, huge rectangles, or places with sparse OpenStreetMap coverage can look simpler, so the generator shows area limits and pricing before you start.
Playable outputs
Choose a Bedrock .mcworld or a Java world zip, depending on how you play Minecraft.
Download the world file
Download the finished Java ZIP or Bedrock .mcworld file and import it into Minecraft.
Pay per area
Top up once, spend by selected km², and keep unused balance. Eligible generation failures follow the Refund Policy.
Top up or pay directly when generating a map; top-ups give you more bonus Credits.
plus
Buy $19.90, get 3,500 Credits (+76%)
$19.90one-time
- You get3,500 Credits(+1,510 Credits)
- 0.5 km² standard areas3
pro
Buy $49.00, get 10,000 Credits (+104%)
$49.00one-time
- You get10,000 Credits(+5,100 Credits)
- 0.5 km² standard areas10
Best value
studio
Buy $99.00, get 25,000 Credits (+153%)
$99.00one-time
- You get25,000 Credits(+15,100 Credits)
- 0.5 km² standard areas25
Real-world maps are paid. AI image generation and description improvement are each free once, then use paid Credits.Seed Map and all Finders are always free.
Macky's World Tour
Real places. Block-built journeys.
Discover playable Minecraft maps based on real places, with verified gameplay media and Java ZIP downloads.
Travel with Macky
Stories become playable worlds
Explore real places, then get the most from your Minecraft world.
World Tour shows what real places become in Minecraft. Guides help you import, understand, and share the result.
Latest World TourSydney Opera House & Royal Botanic Garden Minecraft Java MapA downloadable Minecraft Java 1.21.4 ZIP based on a compact real-world area around Bennelong Point and the edge of the Royal Botanic Garden, with harbour, streets, buildings, paths, and vegetation as the main gameplay context. The package was successfully imported and checked in HMCL and includes genuine in-game video and screenshots.Featured guideHow to Import a Minecraft World Safely (Java and Bedrock)
Choose the correct Java ZIP or Bedrock .mcworld import path, protect the original file, verify the world root, and fix common handoff or folder errors safely.
Read the guide →Ready to generate a Minecraft map of any real place?
Top up once and pay by area. Eligible generation failures follow the Refund Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about MapMC.
Is MapMC affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft?+
No. MapMC is an independent third-party tool, not affiliated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios.
Do I need to own Minecraft to use MapMC?+
Yes. MapMC generates .mcworld or world folder files. You need a licensed copy of Minecraft Java or Bedrock Edition to open them. Visit minecraft.net to purchase.
Can I use MapMC worlds in commercial projects (YouTube videos, streams)?+
Yes — the world files we generate are yours. Note that displaying Minecraft gameplay is subject to Mojang's brand guidelines for monetized content. See www.minecraft.net/usage-guidelines.
How long does generation take?+
World files usually take a few minutes. Large areas can take 30 minutes or longer, depending on complexity and queue time.
What's the maximum area I can generate?+
Standard detail supports up to 40 km² for Java and 32 km² for Bedrock. High detail remains limited to 5 km².
Bedrock or Java — which should I pick?+
Bedrock if you play on Windows 10/11, Xbox, PlayStation, mobile, or with friends across devices. Java if you play the original PC edition. Bedrock outputs a .mcworld file; Java outputs a world folder.
Why is my generated world mostly empty?+
MapMC uses OpenStreetMap data. If the area you picked has sparse or no OSM coverage (rural or unmapped regions), the world will mostly be terrain. Try picking a city instead.
Is there a subscription?+
No. MapMC is one-time top-ups. You add credit to your balance, then spend it per region. Your balance never expires.
What happens if generation fails?+
Balance payments are restored automatically when an eligible generation fails; direct-payment refunds to the original payment method are processed asynchronously. Eligible generation failures follow the Refund Policy.
How long are generated files kept?+
30 days from creation. Save the .mcworld file to your own machine if you want to keep it forever.
Can I delete my account?+
Yes. In Settings, choose Delete account, type your registered email address, then use the one-time link we send and give one final confirmation. Opening the email link alone never deletes the account.
Is MapMC free to try?+
Sign up for 300 Credits or one free map up to 50 hectares, plus 1 free AI texture generation.
How much does MapMC cost?+
Map prices depend on area and payment method. A one-time payment starts at $9.90 through 3.1 km², then reaches $14.90 at 10 km², $24.90 at 22 km² and $39.90 at Java's 40 km² limit. Bedrock is limited to 32 km². With wallet Credits, a map costs at least 1,000 Credits; above 10 km², it costs about 100 Credits per km². Top-up packs include bonus Credits. There is no subscription.
Is there a browser-based alternative to Arnis?+
Yes — MapMC is the no-install, online version of the open-source Arnis engine. You draw an area on the map in your browser and download the finished world, with nothing to compile or run locally. It's built on Arnis itself (Apache-2.0, fully credited), so you get the same block-by-block conversion without the desktop setup.
How do I inspect the generated world?+
Download the Java ZIP or Bedrock .mcworld file, import it into Minecraft, and inspect the complete world in game.
What map data does MapMC use?+
MapMC builds from real OpenStreetMap data, so roads, buildings, and waterways match the actual place you select. You draw a rectangle anywhere in the world and the Arnis engine rebuilds that exact area block-by-block in Minecraft.