Minecraft Map Art Generator
Turn a picture into map art that displays on an in-game map. This generator uses official map colors at 128×128 for crisp, accurate results.
Picture to Minecraft map art
The generator matches each pixel to its closest Minecraft map color, so the art renders correctly when you place a map on it. Build the design flat, then use an empty map to capture it.
Step-by-step in our map art tutorial. For textured wall murals instead, use the standard generator.
Frequently asked questions
What is Minecraft map art?+
Map art is pixel art designed to be displayed on a Minecraft map item. A single map shows a 128×128 grid, so map art is built at that resolution using each block's map color.
Why use map colors instead of normal blocks?+
Maps show a block's map color, not its texture. The map-color palette ensures the colors you see on the map match your design.
What size should map art be?+
128 blocks wide equals one full map. For larger art, build a grid of multiple maps (e.g. 256×256 = 4 maps).