Bridger
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What both publish
| Fact | Bridger | Chunker |
|---|---|---|
| Local processing | The site describes Bridger as local-first and says files stay on the user's machine during conversions and previews. | Microsoft documentation says worlds are converted locally on the user's machine. |
| Maker | The page attributes the project to Zerix Network and says Zerix has been building since 2018. | Hive Games describes Chunker as an internal tool that it offers free to Minecraft partners and the general public under an exclusive licensing deal with Microsoft. |
| Open source | Bridger is open source, with code, issue reporting, and development hosted through GitHub. | The project publishes its source code on GitHub and describes itself as fully open source. |
| Purpose | Bridger converts Minecraft worlds and resource packs between Java and Bedrock and previews schematics in a desktop app. | Chunker converts Minecraft worlds between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. |
Bridger plans
- Public alphaFree
Chunker plans
- FreeFree
Pick Bridger if…
It suits Minecraft players or map makers who need to move worlds or resource packs between Java and Bedrock, or inspect schematic files. Users should be comfortable with active alpha software and back up important worlds first.
Pick Chunker if…
Chunker suits Minecraft players who need to move worlds between Java and Bedrock editions or adjust worlds between supported versions. It also fits users who want local processing or a command-line workflow.