Minecraft, a Mojang Studios creation known as one of the best video games in history, allows its users to create a wide range of Worlds. However, the problem arises when users want to shift Minecraft World to another device.
In this tutorial, we will discuss ways how a Minecraft World can be transferred to another device. Since the Worlds are saved on the computer rather than on the players’ accounts, players perceive the whole process as complicated; however, in this post, we’ll quickly understand how simple it is.
Can I transfer my Minecraft world to another PC?
Yes, we can easily transfer our Minecraft world to another using a simple procedure, depending on the version you are using. If we are using Java Edition, we need to copy the world, save it on the PC the world should be transferred to, and then add it there. Whereas, Bedrock users can use the UI and export and import words. To know more about these versions, go to their respective section below.
Transfer a Minecraft World to another device
There are various Minecraft versions with distinct procedures for transferring the world. By knowing the procedure to transfer a world from one computer to another, you can not only add your friend’s world on your computer but also use the world on your old computer.
To transfer a Minecraft world to another device without any complicated steps, go to the Minecraft version you are using and follow the mentioned steps.
- Java Edition
- Bedrock Edition
Let us talk about each one of them in detail.
How to transfer Minecraft Java Edition World to another device
For a lot of people, transferring Minecraft world to another device on the Java edition can be a bit challenging, however, knowing the location of the world, makes this task easier to accomplish. Transferring the world in Minecraft is a two-step procedure.
- Navigate to the game directory and copy the folder
- Copy the folder and paste it on another device.
Let us talk about both these steps in detail
Navigate to the game directory and copy the folder
The first thing that should be done is to see where the game files are located, and to do the same, click Win + R to open the Run dialog box. Type AppData and hit enter, double-click on the Roaming folder, and search the .minecraft folder. The .minecraft folder contains the world in a folder called Saves.
Copy the folder and paste it on another device
Next, right-click on the folder, copy it, and then paste it on the external drive. Now, install Minecraft on the device where the world would be transferred. The game will then load a new .minecraft folder in the same location as mentioned earlier. Finally, open the Saves folder, and paste the copied World, this allows Minecraft to load the world that we copied earlier.
Read: Where are Minecraft Worlds saved on Windows PC?
How to migrate Minecraft Bedrock Edition World to another device
The Minecraft Bedrock Edition is a cross-multiplayer platform that promises smooth gameplay, even on lower-end machines. One of the best things about Minecraft Bedrock edition is the UI, which is pretty simple and feature-rich. Transferring the World in Bedrock edition is pretty simple, here’s how to do the same:
- Launch Minecraft and navigate toward the settings of the world that you want to transfer.
- Click on the Edit button, select the Export World option and save it on an external drive.
- Install the game on the device, launch the game, and select the arrow option beside the create option.
- A file explorer page will appear where all the Old World will be mentioned, import it, and the transfer process is completed.
Once done, restart the game and launch it, you will be able to find the exported world.
Read: How to restore previously deleted Minecraft Worlds
Transfer Minecraft World to another device using a realm
We can also use Minecraft Realm to transfer World, if the free realm trail is available for us, we can use that for the job. All we need to make sure of is that both Minecraft edition and Xbox live account should be the same on the devices that you are transferring from and to. Here’s how you can do the same:
- Launch Minecraft and go to its Minecraft Realm menu.
- Click on the pen icon beside your realm, select Replace World option, and confirm it.
- Select the World that you want to transfer, wait for it to be uploaded, and then select Let’s go.
- Now open the device on which you want to transfer, select the Pen icon, and click on the Download World option. Wait for it to be downloaded, and then select Let’s go.
The World will be transferred to your new device.
Also Read: Fix Minecraft unable to connect to world in Windows.
