Select both the and the Behavior Pack folder simultaneously.
While a full automated conversion for complex mods does not exist, you can port specific parts of a mod (like textures and models) using the steps below. 1. Convert Textures and Models
"format_version": "1.20.0", "minecraft:entity": "description": "identifier": "converted:my_mob", "is_spawnable": true, "is_summonable": true , "components": "minecraft:health": "value": 20 , "minecraft:movement": "value": 0.25 , "minecraft:behavior.float": "priority": 0 , "minecraft:behavior.random_stroll": "priority": 6 , "minecraft:behavior.look_at_player": "priority": 7 how to convert jar to mcaddon
Contains manifest.json , textures/ , and models/ .
Example inventory for MagicWand:
If you are converting a smaller mod, or if automated tools fail to convert complex features perfectly, doing it manually ensures the highest quality and compatibility. Step 1: Extract the JAR File A .jar file is essentially a ZIP archive. Right-click your .jar mod file. Select your file archiver (e.g., 7-Zip, WinRAR). Click .
Create .json files in behavior_pack/items or behavior_pack/blocks . Select both the and the Behavior Pack folder simultaneously
This can sometimes convert texture mapping, but complex logic must still be done manually in JSON. Challenges and Limitations
Check if the Java mod depends on a specific loader like Forge or Fabric , as these APIs do not exist on Bedrock. 🎨 Step 2: Convert Assets (Textures and Models) Bedrock uses different formats for visual elements. Convert Textures and Models "format_version": "1
You add "components" to entities (e.g., minecraft:explodes or minecraft:movement.basic ) to define what they do.
Java models are usually .json files. Use Blockbench to import Java block/item models and export them as Bedrock Geometry .