How to Use a World Folder in Minecraft Java Edition
How to download, extract, and install a custom Minecraft Java world across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Edit this article ↗Getting the world
- Find the world file from the download source (e.g. via `/dn input:<download_number>` in the TheySix Discord).
- Download the world to a safe location on your device.
- Extract the `.zip` or `.rar` file. The extracted result should be a folder containing your world (often named after the world or map).
Installing the world
- Open your Minecraft saves folder (see locations below).
- Move the extracted world folder into the `saves/` directory. Do not rename critical files inside of it.
- Close your file explorer and launch your Minecraft instance (Vanilla, Forge, Fabric, or any launcher is fine).
- Open Singleplayer - your world will appear in the list. Select it and play!
Saves folder locations
- Windows: `%APPDATA%\.minecraft\saves\`
- macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/saves/`
- Linux: `~/.minecraft/saves/` (for Flatpak installs, use `~/.var/app/com.mojang.Minecraft/.minecraft/saves/`)