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Bridger vs Chunker
Both stand on minecraft world converters. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Bridger combines cross-edition world conversion with schematic previews and resource pack tools in a free, open-source desktop app. Its active alpha status makes backing up important worlds a sensible precaution.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Chunker covers several types of world data and offers both a graphical interface and CLI. Check edition and version compatibility, and account for data it does not convert before relying on a conversion.
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| Bridger | Chunker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | zerix.ml | chunker.app |
| On minecraft world converters | #4 of 18 | #1 of 18 |
Bridger: what it does well
- Converts complete worlds between Java and Bedrock editions.
- Supports version upgrades and downgrades.
- Previews four listed schematic file types.
- Resource pack tools preserve files needing manual work.
- Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Active alpha development; back up worlds before conversion.
- Some resource pack files still need manual work.
Chunker: what it does well
- Converts worlds between Java and Bedrock editions
- Processes worlds locally on the user's machine
- Accepts folders, ZIP archives and MCWORLD files
- Conversion and export settings can be reused
- Free and open source under the MIT license
What to know first
- Does not convert entities or player inventories
- Some structure data is unsupported or limited
- CLI requires Java 17 or higher
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