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MC Map Item Tool

MC Map Item Tool converts an image into a Minecraft map item through a five-step process.

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#11 of 21
Score
5.9
MC Map Item Tool's website

What MC Map Item Tool is

MC Map Item Tool converts an image into a Minecraft map item through a five-step process. It adjusts image colors for Minecraft and can split an image across multiple maps; the site notes that more parts take longer to process. Users enter a map number to set the downloaded file name, and split images receive sequential map numbers. The output is a downloadable Minecraft NBT-format map file. A browser notification can signal when the file is ready, and the site lists HTML5 File API, Web Notifications, and Canvas among the technologies it uses. To apply the result, the FAQ instructs users to replace the corresponding map_[i].dat file in their world save folder with the download. The tool is free and open source under the MIT license, with web access and self-hosting options. The repository provides instructions for installing dependencies, building the project, and starting a Node.js server. The maker accepts GitHub issues, Twitter contact, and pull requests for errors or feature requests.

Good

  • Converts images to downloadable Minecraft NBT map files.
  • Can split an image across multiple maps.
  • Offers a browser notification when the file is ready.
  • Free and open source under the MIT license.

Watch out

  • More split image parts take longer to process.
  • Using the file involves replacing a world-save file.
  • Self-hosting requires installing dependencies and building the project.

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft players who want to turn their own images into map items, including users comfortable replacing files in a world save or self-hosting the tool.

Verdict

MC Map Item Tool provides a focused image-to-map workflow with multi-map splitting and a downloadable output. Its use involves replacing the corresponding map file in a world save.

Plans and prices

From MC Map Item Tool's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2001.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
MC Map Item ToolFreeNo limits stated

The facts

Each one read from MC Map Item Tool's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Browser features
The site lists HTML5 File API, Web Notifications, and Canvas among the technologies it uses.checked 4 Oct 2001

What it does

Color adjustment
The tool adjusts image colors for Minecraft.checked 4 Oct 2001
License
The repository states that the tool is licensed under the MIT license.checked 4 Oct 2001
Notification
The site offers a browser notification when the created file is ready to download.checked 4 Oct 2001
Numbering
Users enter the map number to set the downloaded file name; split images receive sequential map numbers.checked 4 Oct 2001
Output
The tool creates a Minecraft NBT-format map file and provides it for download.checked 4 Oct 2001
Purpose
The tool converts an image into a Minecraft map item through a five-step process.checked 4 Oct 2001
Self hosting
The public repository includes instructions to install dependencies, build, and start a server with Node.js.checked 4 Oct 2001
Split images
You can split an image across multiple maps, and the site notes that more parts take longer to process.checked 4 Oct 2001
Support
The maker directs users to file a GitHub issue or contact them via Twitter, and the FAQ also accepts pull requests for errors or feature requests.checked 4 Oct 2001
Use the file
The FAQ instructs users to replace the corresponding map_[i].dat in their world save folder with the downloaded file.checked 4 Oct 2001

The company

Maker profile
The linked GitHub profile identifies the maintainer as Martin and lists Germany.checked 4 Oct 2001

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