How to Transfer Minecraft Bedrock Edition World

November 22, 2024 2 min read By Tabish
How to Transfer Minecraft Bedrock Edition World

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Prerequisites for Minecraft Bedrock World Transfer

Before starting the Minecraft Bedrock world transfer process, ensure you have the following:

  • Access to both source and destination devices
  • Sufficient storage space on the destination device
  • The latest version of Minecraft Bedrock Edition installed on both devices
  • A Microsoft/Xbox Live account (required for cross-platform transfers and cloud saves)
  • A stable internet connection (especially important for cloud saves and Realms)
  • A file management app (for mobile devices)

Windows 10/11 Minecraft Bedrock World Transfer

Windows offers the most straightforward method for accessing and transferring Minecraft Bedrock worlds.

Steps for Windows World Transfer

C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds
  1. Open File Explorer and paste the above path into the address bar.
  2. Each Minecraft world is stored in a separate folder with a unique identifier.
  3. The world name is stored in the levelname.txt file within each world folder.
  4. To transfer a world, copy the entire world folder to your desired location (e.g., a USB drive, cloud storage, or another folder on your computer).

Android Minecraft Bedrock World Transfer

Android users can access Minecraft world files directly through the file system for easy world moving and sharing.

Steps for Android World Transfer

  1. Open your device's file manager app.
  2. Navigate to: Internal Storage/games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds/
  3. Copy the desired world folder to your preferred transfer location.
  4. Transfer the world using a USB connection, cloud storage, or direct file sharing apps.
Pro Tip: Use a file manager app like Files by Google for easier navigation and file management.

iOS Minecraft Bedrock World Transfer

iOS requires different approaches for Minecraft world transfer due to its restricted file system.

Method 1: Using the Files App

  1. Open the Files app on your iOS device.
  2. Navigate to: On My iPhone/Minecraft/games/com.mojang/minecraftWorlds/
  3. Select the world folder you want to transfer and share it using your preferred method (e.g., AirDrop, cloud storage).

Method 2: Using Cloud Backup (Minecraft Bedrock Cross-Platform Transfer)

  1. Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition on your iOS device.
  2. Go to Settings > Profile.
  3. Enable cloud backup.
  4. Your Minecraft worlds will sync across devices using the same Microsoft account, enabling cross-platform transfer.
Note: iOS 16 or later is recommended for the best file management experience and seamless world transfers.

Xbox Minecraft Bedrock World Transfer

Xbox utilizes cloud saves and Microsoft account synchronization for easy Minecraft world transfers.

Cloud Sync Method for World Sharing and Moving

  1. Ensure you're signed into your Microsoft account on your Xbox.
  2. Enable cloud saves in the Xbox settings.
  3. Launch Minecraft Bedrock Edition and wait for the cloud sync to complete.
  4. Your worlds will be available on other devices (including other Xbox consoles, Windows PCs, and mobile devices) using the same Microsoft account. This enables seamless world sharing and moving.
Best Practice: Always wait for the sync icon to disappear before closing the game to ensure your Minecraft worlds are fully saved and synced.

Nintendo Switch Minecraft Bedrock World Transfer

Nintendo Switch offers limited options for world transfers due to platform restrictions, but cross-platform transfer is possible with a Microsoft account.

Official Method for Minecraft Bedrock Cross-Platform Transfer

  1. Link your Nintendo account to a Microsoft account.
  2. Enable cloud saves (requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription).
  3. Use Minecraft's built-in world upload feature to upload your world.
  4. Download the world on another device (e.g., Windows PC, Xbox, mobile) using the same Microsoft account.
Important: A Nintendo Switch Online subscription and a Microsoft account are both required for cloud saves and cross-platform transfers.

Requirements for Switch Transfer:

  • Nintendo Switch Online subscription
  • Microsoft account
  • Stable internet connection
  • Latest version of Minecraft Bedrock Edition

Transferring Minecraft Bedrock Worlds Using Realms

Minecraft Realms offers the easiest way to transfer and share your Bedrock world across different devices. You'll need an active Realms Plus subscription. This method allows cross-platform Minecraft Bedrock world transfers.

Uploading Your World to Realms

  1. Open Minecraft and go to the Realms tab.
  2. Find your Realm and select the pencil/edit icon.
  3. Choose "Replace world".
  4. Select the world you want to transfer.
  5. Wait for the upload to complete. This may take a few minutes depending on the world size.

Downloading Your World from Realms

  1. Open Minecraft on your target device and go to the Realms tab.
  2. Select your Realm.
  3. Choose "Download World".

Ensure you use the same Microsoft account on both devices for this Minecraft Bedrock Realm transfer to work.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • Verify internet connection
  • Check Microsoft account login status
  • Ensure sufficient cloud storage space
  • Try logging out and back in

  • Verify world compatibility with device version
  • Check for corrupted files
  • Ensure proper file placement
  • Try restarting the game

  • Check storage space
  • Verify file permissions
  • Ensure complete folder transfer
  • Try alternative transfer method

Best Practices and Tips

  • Always create a backup before transferring
  • Keep Minecraft updated on all devices
  • Use the same Microsoft account across platforms
  • Check world compatibility before transfer
  • Wait for complete sync before closing the game

Conclusion

Transferring Minecraft Bedrock Edition worlds is straightforward if you follow the right steps. Whether you choose Realms, servers, or manual file transfers, this guide covers all the methods to help you move your world seamlessly across devices. Happy crafting!

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Hello, I'm Tabish, also knows as Tabby. Playing video games is something I like and have been doing for as long as I can remember. RPG, Sports, Hack and Slash, Strategy games are some of the genres that interest me. Many times I find myself skipping sleep and playing Skyrim, Witcher 3 or Minecraft. I decided to write about the games I play. In my blogs, I will be covering Guides to Games, News and Reviews about them, so you dont have to spend time searching.