.schematic
Legacy MCEdit schematic
Minecraft Java Edition 1.12 and older
Only pick .schematic if a tool or server asks for the old format from before Minecraft 1.13.
Minecraft export formats
Which format should you export?
Each guide explains what the file is, what you need, and how to get the build into your game. Never done this before? Start with a whole world — you drop it in and play. Otherwise pick the format your tool or mod asks for.
Structures & schematics
Add the build to a world you already play.
.nbt
Java structure NBT
Minecraft Java Edition
A .nbt export saves your build as a normal Minecraft structure that you load with a structure block.
.schem
Sponge schematic
WorldEdit, FAWE, and compatible Java tools
Pick .schem for WorldEdit, FAWE, and most other modern Java build tools.
.mcstructure
Bedrock structure
Minecraft Bedrock Edition
A .mcstructure file saves your build so you can drop it into a Bedrock world with a structure block.
.litematic
Litematica schematic
Litematica mod for Minecraft Java Edition
A .litematic file gives you an in-game blueprint you can follow block by block, plus a list of what you need.
.bp
Axiom blueprint
Axiom mod for Minecraft Java Edition
A .bp export puts the build in Axiom's blueprint list so you can place it while you build.
Playable worlds
Get a whole world with the build already in it.
Java world
Java Edition world
Minecraft Java Edition
A Java world export is a ready-to-play world with the build already in it, so you do not need any mods.
.mcworld
Bedrock Edition world
Minecraft Bedrock Edition
A .mcworld file is a Bedrock world you can open in one tap, with the build already in it.
Command functions
Let Minecraft commands place the build for you.
java.mcfunction
Java function
Minecraft Java Edition data packs
A Java .mcfunction export builds your creation with commands, run from a data pack.
bedrock.mcfunction
Bedrock function
Minecraft Bedrock behavior packs
A Bedrock .mcfunction export builds your creation with commands, run from a behavior pack.