Minecraft Map Art Generator by Joshua Dobson converts an image into a layout for building Minecraft map art. It matches image pixels to available block colours using CIELAB colour matching. A single layout is 128×128, the size of one Minecraft map item, while larger images can be split across 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 grids. Each grid segment can be downloaded as a separate 128×128 PNG. Floyd-Steinberg dithering is available for gradients and complex images. Exports include PNG, JSON, CSV and .litematic files; generated grids can also be downloaded as ZIPs. The tool calculates block counts and exports a materials list as CSV or JSON. Processing happens in the browser, and the maker says images are not sent to a server. The privacy policy says it uses no cookies, analytics or tracking and collects no personal data passively. Voluntary feedback may include a rating, message, feedback type and optional email; GitHub Pages hosting may collect standard access logs. The maker cautions that Minecraft’s height-based map shading makes colour matching a best-effort guide.
Who it is for
A free browser-based option for Minecraft players planning a map art build from an image. It may help builders who want grid layouts, export files and block counts before gathering materials.
What is good
- Supports single-map 128×128 layouts and larger grids.
- Offers Floyd-Steinberg dithering.
- Exports PNG, JSON, CSV and .litematic files.
- Calculates block counts and exports material lists.
- Image processing occurs in the browser.
What to know first
- Colour matching is only a best-effort guide.
- Minecraft map shading varies with height.
- Hosting may collect standard server access logs.
Verdict
The tool combines image-to-block matching with useful grid, export and material-planning options at no cost. Treat its colour output as a guide because map shading depends on height.
Minecraft Map Art Generator by Joshua Dobson plans and pricing
All plansCompared on Minecraft map art generators
- Free plan
- Yes
- Schematic export
- Yes
- Materials list
- Yes
