MCShare
by Boxadactle
MCShare exports a Minecraft world into one encrypted .mcshare file that can be passed to another player, and imports such files back into the saves list.
What it does
Export is started from the World Selection menu: a player selects a world, clicks Edit, then Export World. Optional settings let the player choose whether data packs and resource packs are included and whether the file is encrypted. Export writes a single .mcshare file, which can be sent through cloud storage, a messenger or email instead of copying folders by hand.
Import works from the same menu. A player can browse for a .mcshare or .zip file, or drag one into the window, and enter the password if the file was encrypted. Encryption protects the world files against tampering and unauthorized access, and the mod does not require opening the .minecraft folder. The mod runs on the client only, and it needs BoxLib, which must be installed alongside it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt across 16 release versions, 1.20 – 1.21.8, under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and the source code is open source.
Key features
Single-file world export
A world is packed into one .mcshare file with a few clicks, so no save folder has to be copied.
Optional encryption
Exported worlds can be encrypted with a password, and the password is requested again when the file is imported.
Import from the saves menu
Both .mcshare and .zip files can be imported by browsing or by dragging them into the World Selection window.
Data and resource pack options
Data packs and resource packs can be included or left out of an export, as the player chooses.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
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
Sending a world to a friend
A player who built a world can send the single exported file through cloud storage, a messenger or email.
Moving saves between installs
A world can be exported from one installation and imported into another without locating the save folder.
Who it’s for: Players who share survival or creative worlds with friends, and players who want a single backup file of a world that can be imported again.
How it compares
Bloomy Settings Import is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.8, released under the MIT License and open source. IWBIA runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.10, under All rights reserved, so it is not open source; servers need it, and players can add it or leave it out. MCShare is client-side only and covers the same loaders with the GPL-3.0 license.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCShare | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-07 |
| Bloomy Settings Import | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-11-06 |
| IWBIA | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.10 | Server required, client optional | 2025-11-10 |
Questions
Does MCShare need BoxLib?
Which loaders does MCShare support?
Is MCShare needed on a server?
In the catalog
MCShare is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,201 Technology mods for Fabric. 17,695 mods support Minecraft 1.21.8.
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What the author says
MCShare is a powerful yet simple Minecraft mod that makes sharing your Minecraft worlds fast, secure, and user-friendly. With just a few clicks, you can export your world, encrypt it for safety, and share it as a single file with others—no more digging through directories or worrying about corrupted saves! Mod Menu…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/mcshare
- Owner
- Boxadactle
- Published
- 2023-09-01
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-08-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15