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Install and add worlds into Minecraft on PC
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If you're bored of playing the Overworld, you can download a world on Minecraft for new challenges and adventures. You'll first need to install the world file and move the folder into the right place. Here's how to insert a world into Minecraft Java and Bedrock.
Quick Steps
- Download the Minecraft world file.
- Extract the folder.
- Locate your Minecraft folder.
- Open the Saves folder.
- Drag the extracted folder into the Saves folder.
- Launch Minecraft and view your saved worlds.
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Download the world you want to add. Select the world, and then look for a Download button. The file should install as a .ZIP, .RAR, or .mcworld file.
- Make sure you're downloading from a trusted source, and treat the file as you would any other files from third parties. If you don't have an antivirus scanner , it's recommended to download one to scan for threats.
- Some trusted sites include:
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Locate the .mcworld file. If the file is in .ZIP or .RAR format, change the extension to .mcworld. [1] X Research source
- For example, rename "worldname.zip" to "worldname.mcworld".
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Double-click the .mcworld file. It should have a Minecraft icon. Minecraft should open with the new world.
- If this doesn't work, see the next method.
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Download the world you want to add. Select the world, and then look for a Download button. The file should install as a .ZIP or .RAR file.
- Make sure you're downloading from a trusted source, and treat the file as you would any other files from third parties. If you don't have an antivirus scanner, it's recommended to download one to scan for threats.
- Some trusted sites include:
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Extract the world. On Windows, you can do this by opening the folder and selecting Extract All . On Mac, double-click the file to unzip it.
- Save the unzipped folder to your desktop for easy access.
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Find your Minecraft folder. This will vary depending on your device and your past settings. You can usually find the folder:
- Windows : %APPDATA%\.minecraft
- Mac : ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft
- Linux : ~/.minecraft
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Open the "Saves" folder (Java Edition). On Bedrock Edition, this will be "minecraftWorlds".
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Move the extracted folder to the "Saves" folder. On Bedrock Edition, this is "minecraftWorlds".
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Launch Minecraft . You'll find your new world in the same place as your other saves.
- Select Singleplayer or Play .
- It may take some scrolling to find your new save. Once you find it, click it to start the new world.
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QuestionHow do I do this on a Mac?CanisChiropteraCommunity AnswerOpen Finder and select the "Go" tab. At the bottom of it, there's an option to "Go to folder..." Type "~/Library" into the search bar that pops up. Inside the library, select "Application Support," then the "Minecraft" folder will be inside that. In the Minecraft folder there will be another called "Saves." Drag the world's folder into this one and restart the game, it should appear with your other worlds.
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QuestionHow can you open a world in zip file format?Community AnswerYou must export the files of the folder. You can do it yourself from the "decode" option but you can use a free zip file exporter, download it from Google Play Store or App Store. It is better to use these types of apps, otherwise your files may corrupt and cannot be fixed.
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