Chunker
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| Fact | Chunker | NBTExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Latest release | Version 1.21.0 was released on 2 October 2026 with Bedrock 1.26.60 support, custom-block NBT handling and reduced memory use for large worlds. | The releases page lists version 2.8.0 for Windows and says it adds support for NBT long array tags. |
| License | The repository is released under the MIT license. | The project is licensed under the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies subject to its conditions. |
| Maker | 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. | The GitHub profile identifies jaquadro as Justin Aquadro, a professional software developer with interests in games, game tooling, and Minecraft modding. |
| Purpose | Chunker converts Minecraft worlds between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. | NBTExplorer is an open-source graphical editor for common NBT data sources, mainly intended for Minecraft game data. |
Chunker plans
- FreeFree
NBTExplorer plans
- Free and open-sourceFree
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.
Pick NBTExplorer if…
NBTExplorer suits Minecraft players and modders who need to inspect or edit supported NBT and region files. Its command-line utility may also suit users who need a smaller set of NBT operations from a terminal.