Mapcrafter
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VisitMapcrafter vs mcmap
What both publish
| Fact | Mapcrafter | mcmap |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | Building requires a C++ compiler, CMake, make and libraries including libpng, libjpeg and Boost components. | The project uses CMake and depends on zlib, PNG, fmt, and spdlog libraries. |
| License | Mapcrafter is free software available under the GPL license. | The repository is distributed under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Output | It renders Minecraft worlds to images viewable in a web browser using Leaflet.js. | The default output is a PNG image, and an option can split the map into square image tiles. |
| Purpose | Mapcrafter is a high-performance Minecraft map renderer written in C++. | mcmap creates isometric renders of Minecraft save files as pixel-art maps. |
Mapcrafter plans
- MapcrafterFree
mcmap plans
- FreeFree
Pick Mapcrafter if…
Mapcrafter suits Minecraft players who want browser-viewable 2D or 3D maps with render modes, overlays, and markers. It is also an option for users comfortable building software or using Debian and Ubuntu packages.
Pick mcmap if…
mcmap suits Minecraft players who want pixel-art maps from save files and are comfortable using a terminal or PowerShell. Windows users can also try its experimental GUI.