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BTETerraRenderer

by BuildTheEarth

BTETerraRenderer is a Fabric client mod for rendering real-world terrain and map imagery inside Minecraft worlds.

FabricClient-side onlyApache License 2.0Open source1.18 – 26.3

What it does

Players load map data from a supported imagery source and the mod draws it as terrain, which can be used as a base for building projects. The mod was built for the BuildTheEarth project and is used there to render maps, hologram-style previews and road details such as accurate roads and building tops. Adding or editing configuration files lets players set up further map services beyond the built-in ones.

This is an updated fork of the original mod, which was created by tf2mandeokyi. Its owner stopped responding, so the current maintainers took over the codebase. Work since then has focused on fixing bugs, supporting newer game versions and general maintenance. Fabric API is required and must be installed alongside the mod.

The mod runs on the client alone, so players install it and servers need nothing. Builds cover 1.18 – 26.3 across 31 release versions, and the latest Fabric file is 1.5.1 for 26.3, published 2026-10-04. It was first published on 2026-05-15 and is released under the Apache License 2.0, making it open source. Public links exist for the source code, issue tracker and wiki.

Key features

  1. Real-world map rendering

    Renders map imagery from supported sources as in-world terrain for building and visualization.

  2. Map hologram previews

    Shows a hologram-style rendering of the mapped area to help plan builds before placing blocks.

  3. Accurate road and building details

    Draws road layouts and building tops from the map data so the rendered area reflects real features.

  4. Custom map services

    Additional map sources can be added by editing configuration files, with Google Earth and Bing Maps among the supported options.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.31.5.1
26.21.5.1
26.1.21.5.1
26.1.11.5.1
26.11.5.1
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.21.111.5.1
1.21.101.5.1
1.21.81.5.1
1.21.71.5.1
1.21.61.5.1
1.21.51.5.1
1.21.41.5.1
1.21.31.5.1
1.21.21.5.1
1.21.11.5.1
1.211.5.1
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Use cases

Build team projects

Teams working on large real-world builds can render the area first and place structures against the terrain.

Planning and previews

Hologram rendering lets a builder check layout and scale before committing to construction.

Who it’s for: The mod suits players and build teams taking part in the BuildTheEarth project or building from real-world maps, and anyone comfortable editing configuration files to add map services.

Questions

Does BTETerraRenderer need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency and must be installed next to the mod on Fabric.

Does the server need the mod?

No. Only the player's game needs it, and servers run without it.

How are other map services added?

By adding or editing configuration files. The wiki page explains how to add a Google Earth map source.

Which game versions are supported?

Builds cover 1.18 – 26.3, and the latest Fabric file is 1.5.1 for 26.3.

What the author says

A map hologram rendering tool for the BuildTheEarth project. Use this mod to easily map accurate road details and building tops.
BuildTheEarth, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
BuildTheEarth
Published
2026-05-15
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-04
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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