Minecraft Map Art Tutorial
2026-06-23
What is map art?
Map art is pixel art designed to be displayed on a Minecraft map item. A single map renders a 128×128 grid, so map art is built at that exact resolution for a crisp result.
Why map colors are different
Maps don't show block textures — they show each block's map color. That's why map art uses a dedicated map-color palette so the colors on the map match your design.
Step by step
Use the map-art mode, set the width to 128, convert, then build the design flat and place a map to capture it.
Ready to build? Open the pixel art generator and turn your image into blocks.