LegacyEditor

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Open-source converter and editor for Minecraft Legacy Console Edition saves.

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At a glance

Editor score
Not yet scored
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Converting and batch-processing legacy console saves
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
Java-Bedrock conversion
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

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

Our verdict on LegacyEditor

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 emulator, Nintendo Switch, and PS4. Supported targets include Wii U, PS Vita, PS3 in part, Nintendo Switch, and PS4. Its scope covers full world conversion, full player-data conversion, block and NBT editing through scripting, and entity conversion support for PS4.

The published project details show a free tool with Windows, macOS, and Linux support, making it accessible across the major desktop platforms. Its format coverage is the main reason to consider it: LegacyEditor documents conversion across supported Legacy Console Edition versions and includes console-specific save handling for Wii U, PS Vita, PS3, Switch, and PS4. The BatchConverter executable adds a practical workflow for processing multiple save files, while the project remains focused on storage-format and version conversion rather than Java Edition or Bedrock workflows.

The boundaries are important when selecting it. Xbox 360 input is supported for reading, but Xbox 360 saves are read-only, and Xbox 360 conversion is unsupported on macOS. PS3 output is partial, so PS3-focused projects may need a different option depending on the required destination and save features. LegacyEditor is a strong fit for converting supported Legacy Console Edition saves, processing batches, and editing blocks or NBT through scripting. Choose an alternative if the priority is Java-to-Bedrock conversion, complete PS3 output, or Xbox 360 conversion from macOS.

LegacyEditor pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

LegacyEditor fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
Source editions	Xbox 360, Wii U, PS Vita, PS3, Xbox One emulator, Nintendo Switch, PS4
Target editions	Wii U, PS Vita, PS3 (partial), Nintendo Switch, PS4
Java-Bedrock conversion	No
Version conversion	Yes
Format conversion	Yes
Preserves entities	Yes
Batch conversion	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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