To download a Minecraft Realm world, you must be the owner of the Realm with an active subscription. This process lets you back up your world or play it offline, and the exact steps differ between Java and Bedrock editions.
Before you download your Minecraft Realm world
Before you begin, ensure you are the Realm owner and have an active Realms subscription. On Bedrock Edition, be aware of world size limits: the maximum supported world size is around 5GB, but downloading worlds larger than 1-2GB can cause crashes, lag, or sync failures on consoles and mobile devices. Some players also report download errors for Bedrock worlds exceeding 4GB, particularly on consoles. Downloading a backup now also lets you preserve a Realm world after payment stops. If you encounter issues, you may need to fix a Realms error or connection timed out before proceeding.
How to download a Realm world on Minecraft Java Edition
Follow these steps to download your world from a Realm in Minecraft Java Edition:
- Open your Minecraft Launcher and navigate to "Minecraft Realms".
- Select the Realm you want to download the world from and click "Configure Realm".
- Select the specific world you wish to download.
- Click "World Backups", then select "Download Latest".
- Confirm the download when prompted to save the world as a single-player world.
How to download a Realm world on Minecraft Bedrock Edition
On Bedrock Edition, the download process uses the in-game Realms menu:
- Launch Minecraft and select "Play".
- Select the "Realms" tab.
- Select the "Realms Hub" of the Realm containing the world you wish to download.
- Select the "World" tab.
- Select "Slots".
- Go to the world you want to download and select the three dots next to "Edit world".
- Select "Download World".
Locating and playing your downloaded world
After downloading, access your single-player menu to verify the world has been added. On both Java and Bedrock editions, the downloaded world will appear as a copy in your "All Worlds" tab. You can then select it and play it offline or make backups as needed.
