Tectonicus vs uNmINeD
Tectonicus
github.com
uNmINeD
unmined.netSide by side
| Figure | Tectonicus | uNmINeD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Minecraft World Map Viewers | 7.7 (#10) | 7.2 (#19) |
| Maker | The repository copyright notice names John Campbell and Tectonicus contributors. | uNmINeD was created by Balázs Farkas, known as “megasys,” who says he works on it in his spare time. |
| Purpose | Tectonicus generates a 3D model of a Minecraft Java world and uses it to create detailed, zoomable maps. | uNmINeD reads Minecraft Java, Minecraft Bedrock, and Hytale world files and renders a browsable 2D overview map that can be exported as an image or web page. |
Plans
In their own words
Tectonicus
Tectonicus generates a detailed, zoomable map from a Minecraft Java world by building a 3D model and rendering map images. Its stated aim is to make maps resemble what players see in Minecraft. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows; maps can be viewed offline or served from a web server. Setup involves downloading a release, preparing an XML configuration file, and running the program from the command line with Java. Later runs using the same options are quicker after the initial render because only changed tiles are rendered. Players can filter which signs appear, and signs marked with #view can create first-person views with configurable height, angle, field of view, and nighttime rendering. Release 2.31 supports Minecraft 1.21 through 1.21.11, but not Minecraft 26.1. It also adds rectangular world subsets and arm64 LWJGL libraries for M-series Macs and possibly other ARM systems. Generated images can consume gigabytes of disk space depending on world size; WebP or JPG output and closestZoomSize can reduce storage use. Copper golem statues do not work, and shelves render only partially.
uNmINeD
uNmINeD turns Minecraft Java, Minecraft Bedrock, and Hytale world files into browsable maps. It can export a map as an image or web page, and offers offline viewing, server maps, live updates, dimension maps, markers, and 2D and 3D views. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS, with a command-line interface for automating map generation. The download page lists support for Java Edition 1.0 to 26.3 and up, Bedrock Edition 1.4 to 26.50 and up, and Hytale 2026-01-13 to 0.6.0-pre.11 and up. It is free for personal use; commercial use, redistribution, and modification are forbidden. The current release channel is labeled DEV, and development snapshots may have bugs, missing features, or changes that affect compatibility. Maps include only chunks already saved in the game. The maker says the software is not certificate-signed, so some cautious antivirus tools may flag it. uNmINeD cannot modify world files, but the FAQ advises closing Minecraft before opening a Bedrock world to avoid risks from concurrent access.