Tutorials/Programs and editors/Mapping

Mappers
Overhead mappers create a visual map of your world's terrain. Many mappers have options for different overhead and angled modes, and some will limit the map to selected block types or slice the map into smaller pieces.

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 * name = c10t
 * author = udoprog (John-John Tedro)
 * image = C10t.isometric.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = C++
 * version = git 35922ce757
 * date = 2012-09-12
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, BSD}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.3.2}} if compiled from source on github
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/31133-mapper-c10t/
 * website = http://toolchain.eu/project/c10t
 * notes = Command-line. A rewrite of Cartograph. Official support for Linux builds, works for Windows and Mac, but requires compilation.

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 * name = Amidst
 * author = Skidoodle, DrFrankenstone and the Github community
 * image = Mossy_Stone_Brick.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = Java
 * version = v4.0
 * date = 2016-02-29
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.9}}
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding/minecraft-tools/2626547-amidst-has-found-a-new-home/
 * website = https://github.com/toolbox4minecraft/amidst
 * notes = Amidst is a tool to display an overview of a Minecraft world, without actually creating it.

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 * name = Cartograph G
 * author = Gameslinder
 * image = Cartograph_G_Wool_rainbow_and_trees.PNG
 * platform = {{OS|win}}
 * programming language = C++ (renderer), VB (interface)
 * version = 2012-10-25
 * date = 2012-10-25
 * source available = {{tc|no|no, but has been cracked}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.4.2}}
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/153066-cartograph-g-map-your-world-minecraft-10/
 * notes = Branch from Cartograph. Supports the latest updates and some fixes of Cartograph bugs. New features are added, including an enhanced GUI and support for mods. Current compatibility relies on user generated Auto.cfg files. In danger of becoming abandon-ware

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 * name = Chunky
 * author = nrub
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = Java
 * version = 1.2.1
 * date = 2014-01-03
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.7.9}}
 * website = http://chunky.llbit.se/
 * notes = Minecraft map 3D Render. Very high quality results but takes a long time to run (best to have it done during the night)

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 * name = JourneyMap
 * author = Techbrew
 * image = JourneyMap 4.0.1.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = Java, DHTML
 * version = 5.1.5
 * date = 2016-03-04
 * source available = {{tc|No}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.9}}
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/772071-
 * website = http://journeymap.info/
 * notes = Forge Client/Server mod for real-time mapping in SP and MP. Minimap/full-screen or use a web browser. Day/night/surface/cave mapping and waypoints. Fairplay Edition disables radar and cave mapping in MP. Unlimited Edition has everything. JourneyMap API lets other mods write plugins to add overlays to maps.

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 * name = Mapcrafter
 * author = m0r13
 * image = mapcrafter.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = C++
 * version = 2.2.1
 * date = 2016-28-03
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.9}}
 * website = http://mapcrafter.org
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1632003-mapcrafter-fast-minecraft-map-renderer/
 * notes = High Performance Minecraft Map Renderer - Renders Minecraft worlds to high detail maps with isometric 3D and/or 2D topdown perspectives viewable in any webbrowser. Four rendering rotations, day/night/cave render modes, world cropping and many more features available.

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 * name = MapRend
 * author = YSelf Tool
 * image = MapRendExample.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = Java
 * version = 1.0
 * date = 2015-01-01
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8.1}} and every newer one using MCAnvil
 * website = https://github.com/YSelfTool/MapRend
 * notes = MapRend renders a top down map of Worlds saved in the Minecraft Anvil format. It generates the used colorset from a ressource pack, can render day and night maps, shows the height and light of blocks, is easy to customize and very easy to update (as long as worlds are saved as MCAnvil)! Can also save smaller images of chunkclusters (e.g. for dynamic loading maps).

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 * name = MCAMap
 * author = Sean Forrest
 * image = MCAMap.jpg
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux}}
 * programming language = Visual Basic 6.0/.NET/Pascal
 * version = 1.0.16
 * date = 2013-09-22
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, Limited}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8.3}}
 * website = http://mcamap.web44.net/
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1738799-mcamap-minecraft-151-mapping-tool/
 * notes = MCAMap is a simple, easy to use stand alone mapping program which can render maps over 32,000 x 32,000 blocks/pixels and supports Minecraft 1.8.3! If the website link does not work, there is an alternate link on the forum page.

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 * name = mcmap
 * author = Zahl / WRIM
 * image = Mcmap.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = C++
 * version = 2.4.3
 * date = 2013-01-08
 * source available = {{tc|Yes}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8.8}}
 * website = http://wrim.pl/mcmap/
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/37409-mcmap-isometric-renders-sspsmp-minecraft-123-support/
 * notes = Command-line + Windows GUI. Mcmap Live available for Mac GUI.

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 * name = MCMaps
 * author = imer
 * platform = {{OS|web}}
 * programming language = python
 * version = Beta
 * date = 2012-01-24
 * source available = {{tc|No}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.7.9}}
 * website = http://mcmaps.cc
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/966286-mcmaps-share-your-maps/
 * notes = MCMaps.cc is a web-based solution for sharing Minecraft Worlds with your friends and the community. Just upload your world and the map is automatically rendered for you!

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 * name = MCMap Live
 * author = Donkey Kong/Voikya
 * image = Mcmap_live.png
 * platform = {{OS|mac}}
 * programming language = Objective-C
 * version = 1.5.5
 * date = 2012-03-28
 * source available = {{tc|Yes}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.6.2}}
 * nether support = Yes
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/51199-mcmap-live-simple-fast-minecraft-mapping-for-mac-os-x/
 * notes = Interactive GUI, Xray maps, and biome support, as well as support for the "MystCraft" mod.

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 * name = mcmapDZ
 * author = NotTarts/Zahl
 * image = McmapDZ.png
 * platform = {{OS|win}}
 * programming language = Python/C#
 * version = 0.48
 * date = 2012-4-11
 * source available = {{tc|Yes}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.3.2}}
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/253696-mcmapdz-046-12-compat-create-deep-zoom-mcmap-renders/
 * notes = Quick tool for creating isometric web maps of very large worlds using the mcmap mapper by Zahl and hdmake (example render here). GUI and CLI versions available.

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 * name = MCPEedit
 * author = jocopa3
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * image = MCPEeditMapViewer.png
 * programming language = Java
 * version = 0.3e
 * date = 2012-06-25
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|android=1|Pocket Alpha 0.3.2}}
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1205921-pocket-edition-inventory-editor-for-desktop-computers-macwin/
 * notes = Overhead map viewer made for Minecraft Pocket edition, includes rendering of layers and saving renders to png.

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 * name = Minecraft Overviewer
 * author = Overviewer Team
 * image = Minecraft-overviewer.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = Python/C
 * version = 0.12
 * date = 2016-03-01
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.9}}
 * website = http://overviewer.org/
 * notes = A Google Maps powered overview that draws your map in 30 degree oblique mode with a high level of detail. An ExMaple render is available at

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 * name = Minecraft Map Overviewer Setup
 * author = Randoma Programming, inc.
 * image = Minecraft_Map_Overviewer_Setup.png
 * platform = {{OS|win}}
 * programming language = VB.net
 * version = 2.1.3.0
 * date = 2011-4-11
 * source available = {{tc|no}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8.8}} tested, but works with most other versions.
 * website = http://randoma.co/project/minecraft_map_overviewer_setup
 * notes = Minecraft Map Overview Setup (other wise referred to as MMOS) a GUI for the mapping software called Overviewer, MMOS pretty much just makes it easier for everyday users to adjust/ change settings without knowing all the technical programming languages to make your map work for you.

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 * name = Minecraft World Map
 * author = skeight
 * image = mcwm_homepage_2016.JPG
 * platform = {{OS|web}}
 * programming language = perl
 * version = 1.00
 * date = 2011-03-29
 * source available = {{tc|No}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.9}}
 * website = http://www.mcworldmap.com
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/187440-100-support-map-rendersharing-website-5300-worlds-8100gb-downloaded/
 * notes = MinecraftWorldMap.com is a web-based solution for sharing Minecraft Worlds with your friends and the community. Just upload your world and the map is automatically rendered for you!

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 * name = Pigmap
 * author = equalpants + github community contributors
 * image = Pigmap.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux}}
 * programming language = C++
 * version = 1.8
 * date = 2014-08-27
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8}}
 * website = https://github.com/akudeukie/pigmap
 * notes = Fast renderer designed for very large worlds. Supported platforms are Linux and Cygwin.  No binaries; must be built from source.

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 * name = Tectonicus
 * author = OrangyTang
 * image = TectonicusCloseZoom.png
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * programming language = Java
 * version = 2.RV
 * date = 2016-04-01
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, BSD}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.RV-Pre1}}
 * website = https://github.com/tectonicus/tectonicus
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/90080-tectonicus-v207-expanded-mod-support/
 * notes = Renders high-detail zoomable versions of minecraft maps, viewable via google maps. Command line only.

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 * name = TOGoS's Minecraft Map Renderer
 * author = TOGoS
 * platform = {{OS|win|linux|mac}}
 * image = TMCMR.png
 * programming language = Java
 * version = 2015-02-16ca
 * date = 2015-02-16
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8.1}}
 * website = http://www.nuke24.net/projects/TMCMR/
 * notes = Simple and fast region-based overhead map imaging tool designed to efficiently update extremely large maps as a set of tiles, one per region, which can be combined by TMCMR or using external tools. Supports custom color mappings and arbitrary translucency for any block.

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 * name = uNmINeD
 * author = megasys
 * platform = {{OS|win}}
 * image = UNmINeD.Wiki.2015-02-06.196px.png
 * programming language = C#
 * version = 0.8.321
 * date = 2015-02-06
 * source available = {{tc|no|Not yet}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.9}}
 * website = http://unmined.intro.hu
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1171344-
 * notes = 2D overhead map for Minecraft worlds from 1.2 to latest. Underground, x-ray, nether, caves, night view, save to png, Google Maps generator, customizable colors, extensible mod support. Interactive GUI, easy to use.

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 * name = Ink & Parchment Map
 * author = DrFrankenstone
 * image = OverworldMap_Screenshot_v162.png
 * platform = {{OS|web}}
 * programming language = HTML5, javascript
 * version = 1.63
 * date = 2014-06-28
 * source available = {{tc|yes|Yes, GPL}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8.9}}, any Minecraft
 * website = http://buildingwithblocks.info
 * forum = http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2763149-way-for-players-to-createshare-maps-of-the-server-they-play-on-and-link-to-pics-of-builds/
 * notes = A web-based shareable map where players add locations manually, so no access to the server files is required for players to create a map of the world and share it. Designed to not completely remove the element of exploration from the world. Also works for the Nether.

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 * name = MineAtlas
 * author = u/jazzyjaffa (Reddit)
 * image = MineAtlasExample.png
 * platform = {{OS|web}}
 * programming language = ?
 * version = Unknown
 * date = 2015-02-14
 * source available = {{tc|no|No}}
 * minecraft version = {{v|1.8+}} May support older builds in future.
 * forum = http://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/2vvbam/hey_rminecraft_i_spent_the_last_few_months/
 * website = http://mineatlas.com/
 * notes = A browser based mapper similar to AMIDST. Denotes points of interest accurately in post 1.8 generated chunks, (monuments, temples, etc.,) and can extrapolate potential ones from the seed. (slime chunks, villages). Will display Biome names on mouse over, though topography is approximated. Requires either the Level.dat file, manual input of seed to function, or it can generate a random seed for examination. Good tool for server owners, and renders huge, zoomable, dragable maps is seconds, displaying even unexplored areas quickly. Maps are necessitatively low rez and max Zoom is not very high, though it can display well over 50 km x 50 km sections of map on the farthest zoom level.

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Map Viewers
Map viewers are read-only and have an interactive interface.

Map Editors
Map editors alter an existing level's terrain or other properties, such as player position and time of day. Some of them also let you edit your inventory and generate terrain.

Map Generators
These programs will either create a new level with custom terrain, or "implant" new blocks into an existing level.

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