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mcview is a free, open-source top-down 2D map viewer for Minecraft Java and Bedrock.

Place
#6 of 22
Score
6.2
mcview's website

What mcview is

mcview is a free, open-source top-down 2D map viewer for Minecraft Java and Bedrock. The project lists GPLv3 licensing and releases for Windows and Mac, with links to the Microsoft Store and Apple App Store. Its listed platforms are Windows, macOS, and iOS. Release notes state support for Minecraft 1.21.10 and describe a renewed world list on the left side of the window. The README acknowledges supporting libraries and resources, including JUCE, Google Material Design Icons, colormap-shaders, je2be-core, libminecraft-file, and Android SDK sources, but does not describe third-party service integrations. Release tags are marked as signed with the committer’s verified signature. The project pages reviewed do not state a support policy or contact, and the repository description provides no security or compliance details. No displayed price is provided; the plan is listed as free under GPLv3.

Good

  • Supports Minecraft Java and Bedrock.
  • Lists Windows, macOS, and iOS platforms.
  • Release notes state support for Minecraft 1.21.10.
  • Free under GPLv3.

Watch out

  • The project pages state no support policy or contact.
  • The description provides no security or compliance details.
  • Third-party service integrations are not described.

Who it suits

It suits Minecraft Java or Bedrock players who want a top-down 2D map viewer on a listed platform. It is also a fit for users seeking a free, GPLv3-licensed project.

Verdict

mcview is a free map viewer with stated support for Minecraft 1.21.10 and releases listed for several platforms. The project pages provide limited support and security information, which may matter to some users.

Plans and prices

From mcview's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
mcviewFreeGPLv3

The facts

Each one read from mcview's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Dependencies and acknowledgements
The README acknowledges JUCE, Google Material Design Icons, colormap-shaders, je2be-core, libminecraft-file, and Android SDK sources.checked 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The README names supporting libraries and resources but does not describe third-party service integrations.checked 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository lists mcview under GPLv3.checked 4 Oct 2026
Minecraft version support
Release notes state support for Minecraft 1.21.10.checked 4 Oct 2026
Pricing
The project pages reviewed provide no displayed price.checked 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
mcview is a top-down 2D map viewer for Minecraft Java and Bedrock.checked 4 Oct 2026
Release signing
The releases page marks release tags as signed with the committer’s verified signature.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security information
The repository page shows a Security and quality section but provides no security or compliance details in the project description.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project pages reviewed do not state a support policy or support contact.checked 4 Oct 2026
World list
A release note says the world list on the left side of the window was renewed.checked 4 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Mac availability
The project links to the Apple App Store and lists Mac releases.checked 4 Oct 2026
Windows availability
The project links to the Microsoft Store and lists Windows releases.checked 4 Oct 2026

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