MCPixelArt
by Ghost
MCPixelArt lets players draw pixel art on a canvas in-game, export the result as an image file, and import images back into the world, with WorldEdit integration for placing finished builds.
What it does
Players can build pixel art directly in the world with block-level precision. A drawing board provides a canvas where each pixel is set to a block color, and finished work can be exported as an image file with a command. Images can also be imported and placed into the world, so a picture can be reproduced as a build.
WorldEdit is required. Its selector works with MCPixelArt: a wooden axe selects two corner points, and the region can then be exported with the WorldEdit integration. Files are published for Fabric and Forge for 1.18.2, with 1.0 as the latest build on both loaders, released 2024-01-14. A server running it needs every connecting player to have it too.
The source code and issue tracker are public, and the project is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Community members can share exported images and use them in other creative projects.
Key features
In-game canvas
A canvas in the game where players create pixel art, using block colors as the palette.
Image export
A command exports a finished pixel art build as an image file that can be shared or reused.
Image import
Image files are loaded and placed into the world as builds, turning a picture into blocks.
WorldEdit selection
A wooden axe marks two corner points, and the selected region works with the WorldEdit integration for export.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Sharing builds
Exported image files let players post pixel art creations and show them to the Minecraft community.
Reproducing images
A picture can be imported and placed as a block build, for murals or map art on a server.
Who it’s for: The mod suits pixel artists and builders who want to draw or place images with blocks, and server owners who host creative projects where players share their work.
How it compares
Client-Side WorldEdit is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.11 under the GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1 only, so it changes nothing on the server. Udlede is a Forge mod for 1.12.2 that runs on client and server, under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only. Neither covers pixel art export for the 1.18.2 range MCPixelArt targets.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCPixelArt | Fabric and Forge | 1.18.2 | Client and server | 2024-01-14 |
| Client-Side WorldEdit | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-14 |
| Udlede | Forge | 1.12.2 | Client and server | 2024-02-04 |
Questions
Does MCPixelArt require WorldEdit?
Does the server need MCPixelArt?
Which loaders does MCPixelArt support?
In the catalog
MCPixelArt is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 9,044 mods support Minecraft 1.18.2.
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What the author says
MCPixelArt is an innovative Minecraft mod designed to enhance your pixel art creation experience. This mod seamlessly integrates with the popular WorldEdit mod, providing you with a powerful tool to export your in-game creations as png images. command. 2. Using a wooden axe, left click to select the first point and…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mcpixelart
- Owner
- Ghost
- Published
- 2024-01-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-01-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15