Mine View Tool vs squaremap

Mine View Tool is a free web viewer for navigating Minecraft worlds in 2D and 3D. Users can upload a .mcworld file, a .zip Java world, or files from a Bedrock world’s db folder, then inspect the surface, caves, or underwater landscape. Resource selection can highlight locations such as Diamond Ore or Ancient Debris. Navigation supports rotation, panning, zooming, arrow-key movement, and clicking the map to jump to a location. If the uploaded files contain them, the viewer can display the Nether and the End. Uploads are limited to 200 MB. The home page says uploaded files are stored for no more than 24 hours; the privacy policy describes storage on a server reached through a unique random ID, periodic deletion, and no transfer to third parties. The provider says it uses commercially acceptable protection measures but cannot guarantee absolute security. Google Analytics data, including IP addresses, is transmitted to Google in the United States. Mine View Tool is based in Bucharest, Romania. Terms prohibit automated-script use and state that users must be over 18.

squaremap is a free Minecraft server plugin or mod that generates a live world map viewable in a web browser. Its vanilla-like, top-down 2D presentation is designed for navigation and supports live updates, dimension maps, and markers or waypoints. Player markers can show yaw rotation, health, and armor. The project lists Paper, Fabric, NeoForge, and Sponge support; Fabric additionally requires Fabric API. An internal web server is enabled by default and uses port 8080 by default, although a host may restrict available ports. For advanced arrangements such as SSL certificates, the documentation recommends an external web server. Integrations include ChunkyBorder, Heatmap, PlotSquared, Residence, and Towny, plus add-ons for banners, claims, death spots, mobs, signs, skins, vanish, and WorldGuard. Developers can use the API to draw markers, shapes, and icons on rendered maps. Downloads are directed through Modrinth, with development builds on Jenkins. squaremap uses the MIT License, while its Leaflet frontend uses the 2-clause BSD License.