WorldSwitch vs LegacyEditor

WorldSwitch8.7Visit LLegacyEditor7.3Visit

Higher score WorldSwitch #3 in Minecraft World Converters 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit WorldSwitch

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

• WorldSwitch fits best

  Affordable online Java–Bedrock conversion

• LegacyEditor fits best

  Converting and batch-processing legacy console saves

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Side by side

Feature	WorldSwitch 8.7/10 Visit ↗	LLegacyEditor 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.3
Ranking	#3 in Minecraft World Converters	#9 in Minecraft World Converters
Best for	Affordable online Java–Bedrock conversion	Converting and batch-processing legacy console saves
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	€1.99/unit one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features WorldSwitch 4/5 · LegacyEditor 4/5
Java-Bedrock conversion	✓ (best)	—
Version conversion	✓	✓
Format conversion	✓	✓
Preserves entities	✓	✓
Batch conversion	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Source editions	Bedrock, Java	Xbox 360, Wii U, PS Vita, PS3, Xbox One emulator, Nintendo Switch, PS4
Target editions	Bedrock, Java	Wii U, PS Vita, PS3 (partial), Nintendo Switch, PS4
Our review
Pros	Converts worlds in both Bedrock-to-Java and Java-to-Bedrock directions Preserves terrain, inventories, entities, maps, player data, and redstone Free conversions cover uploaded files up to 70 MB with no sign-up	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	Larger files incur a separate one-time charge for each conversion Supports supported vanilla content rather than every possible world element Temporary download access means converted files are not stored indefinitely	PS3 output is partial Xbox 360 saves are read-only No Java Edition or Bedrock conversion
Our verdict	WorldSwitch is a browser-based service for converting Minecraft worlds between Bedrock Edition and Java Edition. It accepts a Bedrock .mcworld file or a zipped Java world, then lets users select the conversion direction and download the… 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

• WorldSwitch — where it wins

  • Converts worlds in both Bedrock-to-Java and Java-to-Bedrock directions
  • Preserves terrain, inventories, entities, maps, player data, and redstone
  • Free conversions cover uploaded files up to 70 MB with no sign-up

  Where it doesn't

  • Larger files incur a separate one-time charge for each conversion
  • Supports supported vanilla content rather than every possible world element
  • Temporary download access means converted files are not stored indefinitely

• 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

• WorldSwitch8.7/10 · Free plan

  Affordable two-way Java–Bedrock conversion with free small-file conversions.

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• LLegacyEditor7.3/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit LegacyEditorFull verdict →