Chunkoid vs LegacyEditor

Chunkoid7.7Visit LLegacyEditor7.3Visit

Higher score Chunkoid #7 in Minecraft World Converters 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Chunkoid

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L LegacyEditor #9 in Minecraft World Converters 7.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit LegacyEditor

• Chunkoid fits best

  Android-based Java–Bedrock world conversion

• LegacyEditor fits best

  Converting and batch-processing legacy console saves

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Side by side

Feature	Chunkoid 7.7/10 Visit ↗	LLegacyEditor 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.3
Ranking	#7 in Minecraft World Converters	#9 in Minecraft World Converters
Best for	Android-based Java–Bedrock world conversion	Converting and batch-processing legacy console saves
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Chunkoid 3/5 · LegacyEditor 4/5
Java-Bedrock conversion	✓ (best)	—
Version conversion	✓	✓
Format conversion	✓	✓
Preserves entities	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Batch conversion	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Source editions	Java Edition, Bedrock Edition	Xbox 360, Wii U, PS Vita, PS3, Xbox One emulator, Nintendo Switch, PS4
Target editions	Java Edition, Bedrock Edition	Wii U, PS Vita, PS3 (partial), Nintendo Switch, PS4
Our review
Pros	Bidirectional conversion between Minecraft Java and Bedrock worlds Supports version upgrades, downgrades, and resource-pack conversion Includes logs, output management, dimension pruning, and low-memory mode	Converts full worlds and player data across supported legacy formats BatchConverter supports save-file batch processing Free, open source, and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Cons	Platform support is limited to Android Requires Android 8.0 or later Its focus is limited to Minecraft worlds and resource packs	PS3 output is partial Xbox 360 saves are read-only No Java Edition or Bedrock conversion
Our verdict	Chunkoid is a free, open-source Android application for converting Minecraft worlds between Java Edition and Bedrock Edition without a PC. It is aimed at players who need to move worlds between the two editions, change Minecraft versions,… Read the review →	LegacyEditor is an open-source desktop utility for converting and editing Minecraft Legacy Console Edition save files. It is designed for players and preservation projects working with saves from Xbox 360, Wii U, PS Vita, PS3, an Xbox One… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Chunkoid — where it wins

  • Bidirectional conversion between Minecraft Java and Bedrock worlds
  • Supports version upgrades, downgrades, and resource-pack conversion
  • Includes logs, output management, dimension pruning, and low-memory mode

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform support is limited to Android
  • Requires Android 8.0 or later
  • Its focus is limited to Minecraft worlds and resource packs

• LegacyEditor — where it wins

  • Converts full worlds and player data across supported legacy formats
  • BatchConverter supports save-file batch processing
  • Free, open source, and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • PS3 output is partial
  • Xbox 360 saves are read-only
  • No Java Edition or Bedrock conversion

• Chunkoid7.7/10 · Free plan

  A capable free converter for Android users moving worlds between Java and Bedrock.

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• LLegacyEditor7.3/10 · Free plan

  A capable free option for converting and batch-processing legacy console saves.

  Visit LegacyEditorFull verdict →