Minecraft Map Art Generator is a free web tool that converts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP images into Minecraft map art. It uses the colours available to map items and offers flat or staircase shading. Each map covers 128 × 128 blocks, and the site describes projects of up to 4 × 4 maps. Settings include map width and height, image fit, build mode, dithering, brightness, contrast and selectable colour groups. Exports include a preview PNG, a block-list CSV and a height-map TXT file. The generator reports block counts and stacks; one map needs 16,384 surface blocks. Staircase shading uses height to create three usable shades per colour and exports relative column heights. The palette and staircase shading work with Java and Bedrock editions, but maps have about 60 base colours with shades, so images are simplified to the fixed palette. Processing happens in the browser: the device reads uploaded images, which are not sent to servers or stored. No account is required, and the site states there are no watermarks or usage limits.
Who it is for
It suits Minecraft players who want to turn an image into a buildable map-art plan, with block counts and placement-related exports. It supports Java and Bedrock, though the fixed map palette simplifies the source image.
What is good
- Accepts PNG, JPG, GIF and WebP
- Exports block lists and height maps
- Supports Java and Bedrock editions
- Processes images in the browser
- No account or watermark is stated
What to know first
- Map colours are limited to a fixed palette
- One map requires 16,384 surface blocks
Verdict
The generator pairs image conversion with block and height-map exports, making it useful for planning map-art builds. Expect the result to be simplified by Minecraft’s limited map palette.
Minecraft Map Art Generator plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Minecraft map art generators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Java support
- Yes
- Bedrock support
- Yes
- Materials list
- Yes
- Placement guidance
- Yes
- Palette control
- custom
- Maps per image
- 16 maps
