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About CartoVoxel

CartoVoxel is an independent web service that turns a real-world place into a Minecraft Java or Bedrock world. This page explains where the data comes from, how prices and credits work, and what happens if something goes wrong.

Updated Nov 4, 20263 min read

CartoVoxel is independent. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Arnis, ArnisMC, MapSmith, Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Studios.

Quick Answer

CartoVoxel builds worlds from OpenStreetMap and open elevation data, at about 1 block per metre. Maps are priced by area from $3.50, new accounts get 350 free credits, and support is at support@cartovoxel.com.

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The generated Minecraft world of Lower Manhattan

Data

OpenStreetMap

Scale

≈ 1 block = 1 m

Price

From $3.50

Where the Data Comes From

Roads, buildings, water and land use come from OpenStreetMap, a map maintained by volunteers. Terrain comes from open elevation data. CartoVoxel does not use Google Maps data: you can search for a place the same way, but the world is built from open data.

The generation engine uses Arnis-derived code under the Apache 2.0 licence.

About 1 block = 1 metre

Worlds are generated at a fixed scale of about one block per metre, so a 1 km² area is roughly 1,000 × 1,000 blocks.

Detail depends on the map

A building missing from OpenStreetMap will not appear in the world. Well-mapped cities produce the most detail.

Not an exact replica

OpenStreetMap describes footprints, heights and land use, not architecture, so facades and interiors are simplified.

Open data credit

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.

Next steps

Where to go from here.

FreeFree map library22 ready-made worlds, free with an account.

ExamplesCommunity worldsPublic worlds built with CartoVoxel, plus a few demo worlds.

GuideOpenStreetMap to MinecraftHow map data becomes blocks.

How Prices Work

You pay per map, by the area you select, with no subscription. The same price curve applies to Java and Bedrock, and you see the exact price and the queue estimate before you pay. Prices between the points in the table below are interpolated and rounded up to the next 10 cents.

Two optional add-ons change the price: the Explorer Pack (+$7.90, Java only, areas up to 25 km²) and building interiors (+$1.00). Every order also includes a free Minecraft-style city wallpaper.

Before you pay

The price is shown before you pay.

Select an area on the map to see the exact amount, by card or in credits.

How Credits Work

Credits are optional. You can also pay by card, including as a guest with no account.

Welcome credits

New accounts get 350 free credits, valid for 30 days. That covers one map up to 1 km².

Paying with credits

A map costs its price in credits, so a $3.50 map costs 350 credits. If your balance is short, you can use part of it and pay the rest by card.

Earning more

A daily check-in gives +50 credits (valid 30 days). Publishing a finished world gives +100 once per map (valid 90 days). Inviting a friend can earn +350 (valid 90 days).

Credit packs

1,200 credits for $9.90, 3,300 for $24.90, 7,500 for $49.90 and 16,500 for $99. Paid credits never expire.

Prices by Area

List prices for Java and Bedrock, without add-ons. One credit equals $0.01 of map price.

Prices by Area
Area	Price	In credits
Up to 1 km²	$3.50	350
3.5 km²	$8.50	850
25 km²	$26.50	2,650
250 km² (Bedrock maximum)	$34.90	3,490
500 km² (Java maximum)	$59.90	5,990

Delivery and Failure Handling

What happens after you pay.

01
Queue and generation
Small maps are usually ready in 5–10 minutes; very large Bedrock worlds can take over an hour. The order page shows the estimate before payment.
02
Email and download
An email with a download link arrives when the world is ready. With an account, the world also stays in My worlds.
03
If something fails
If processing fails or CartoVoxel cannot deliver the file, contact support (support@cartovoxel.com) for a retry or refund review.
04
Public or private
New worlds stay private unless you publish them. A published world appears on the Worlds page and on its own public page, and you can make it private again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who runs CartoVoxel?

CartoVoxel is an independent service, not affiliated with Arnis, Mojang or Microsoft. For any question about the service, email support@cartovoxel.com.

How do I contact support?

Email support@cartovoxel.com. If your question is about a map, include the order number.

Is CartoVoxel related to Arnis?

It is not affiliated with the Arnis project. The generation engine uses Arnis-derived code under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Does CartoVoxel use Google Maps data?

No. Worlds are built from OpenStreetMap and open elevation data.

What happens if generation fails?

If processing fails or CartoVoxel cannot deliver the file, contact support (support@cartovoxel.com) for a retry or refund review.

Is CartoVoxel free?

Partly. Maps are paid by area, from $3.50, and new accounts get 350 free credits, enough for one map up to 1 km². The Minecraft tools are free, and the free map library downloads free with an account.

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