Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

  • Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
  • Open codeNo open-source code on record
  • Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
  • DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

mcview is a map viewer for exploring Minecraft Java and Bedrock worlds in a top-down 2D view. It is available for Windows, macOS, and iOS. The project lists Windows releases and links to the Microsoft Store, as well as Mac releases and an Apple App Store link. Release notes state support for Minecraft 1.21.10 and describe an updated world list in the window. The repository lists the software under the GPLv3 license, and the project is marked free. Its README acknowledges supporting libraries and resources, including JUCE, Google Material Design Icons, colormap-shaders, je2be-core, libminecraft-file, and Android SDK sources. The project pages do not describe third-party service integrations or state a support policy or contact. They also provide no security or compliance details in the project description.

Who it is for

mcview suits Minecraft Java and Bedrock players who want a 2D view of their worlds on Windows, macOS, or iOS. Its listed support for Minecraft 1.21.10 may matter to players using that version.

What is good

  • Top-down 2D map view for Java and Bedrock worlds
  • Available on Windows, macOS, and iOS
  • Release notes state Minecraft 1.21.10 support
  • GPLv3 license; listed as free

What to know first

  • Project pages do not state a support policy or contact
  • No security or compliance details are provided

Verdict

mcview offers a free, GPLv3-licensed way to view Minecraft Java and Bedrock worlds in 2D. Check the listed platform and Minecraft version support against your setup before choosing it.

mcview plans and pricing

All plans
mcview Free GPLv3 github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on Minecraft world map viewers

Map view mode
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