Chunker vs DarkRadiant
Chunker
chunker.appDarkRadiant
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| Figure | Chunker | DarkRadiant |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Game Modding Tools | 9.0 (#1) | 8.0 (#5) |
| Current release | The GitHub releases page lists version 1.21.0, released October 2, 2026. | The download page lists version 3.9.0, dated 2024-03-31, with Windows installer and portable downloads and Linux distribution options. |
| Purpose | Chunker converts Minecraft worlds between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. | DarkRadiant is an open-source level editor for Doom 3 and The Dark Mod. |
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In their own words
Chunker
Chunker converts Minecraft worlds between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition, processing worlds locally on the user's machine. It can transfer level settings and world data such as blocks, biomes, and tile entities, as well as multiple dimensions, containers, items, and in-game maps. It can upgrade or downgrade worlds between supported game versions. Inputs include world folders, ZIP archives, and MCWORLD files, with drag-and-drop support. Users can adjust conversion and export settings and save settings for later conversions. The command-line interface supports conversion and workflow integration, but requires Java 17 or higher. Entities and player inventories are not converted; structure data such as villages and strongholds is listed as unsupported or limited. Chunker is free at free and open source under the MIT license. It is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and through a web interface. Supported versions vary by edition: the listed ranges are Bedrock 1.12.0–1.26.50 and Java 1.8.8–1.21.11 and 26.1–26.3. Check compatibility before converting a world.
DarkRadiant
DarkRadiant is a free, open-source level editor for Doom 3 and The Dark Mod, with additional listed support for The Dark Mod 2.0, Quake 4, Quake 3, and XreaL. Its workspace includes a media browser, inspectors for surfaces, patches, and lights, plus layers, grouping, and selection sets. Model and material tools include a particle editor with real-time preview, model scaling, model and skin browsers, and UV editing. It imports classic Quake and idTech map formats and exports to Doom 3, Quake 4, and Quake 3 formats. Plugins for The Dark Mod cover Stim/Response, objectives, difficulty, and conversations, alongside AI and Readable tools. A Python script interface is available, and preferences can specify fs_game for working with other Doom 3 modifications. DarkRadiant runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, although the FAQ says macOS builds are not fully tested. The editor does not install game resources; users must point it to a supported game before editing maps.