Minecraft seed map: how to find villages, biomes and structures

1. Enter seed and version

You get the seed in game with the /seed command or in the world settings. Type it into the seed field at the top. Numbers and text seeds both work. Then pick the matching Minecraft version, because biomes and structures change between versions. Java Edition from 1.7 up to the current version is supported.

No seed at hand? The dice icon in the seed field gives you a random one.

2. Move around the map

• Drag to pan, use the mouse wheel or two fingers to zoom.
• Bottom left shows the coordinates and the biome under the cursor.
• The crosshair button takes you back to the map center.
• At the top you switch between Overworld, Nether and End.

3. Show and hide structures

The bar at the bottom lists every structure of the current dimension. Click one to show or hide it, the small number tells you how many are on the map right now. World spawn has a golden frame, click it to jump there. The magnifier filters the bar by name.

Hover a symbol on the map to see its name and coordinates instantly. Click it for details, where you can copy the coordinates or the matching /tp command.

Finding dungeons (monster spawners)

For Java 26.3 the map shows dungeons with a monster spawner down to the exact block. The detail window gives the height, the spawner mob (skeleton, zombie or spider) and the number of chests. The /tp command takes you straight into the room. For other versions dungeons are not shown because their position cannot be calculated reliably there.

4. Biomes and search

• Biomes: hide single biomes, mark favorites or jump to the nearest one.
• Search: jump to coordinates, find the nearest biome or structure from the map center. Strongholds are listed sorted by distance.
• View: turn the coordinate grid, chunk grid, slime chunks and relief shading on and off.

5. Markers and projects

Click a spot on the map and choose “Add marker” to remember bases, portals or finds. You pick the name, symbol and color. Remember important structures with the star in the detail window.

Under Projects you save a world with all its markers. Without an account it stays on this device, with a Craftory account it is available on all your devices.

6. Sharing and custom symbols

“Share” gives you a link to exactly this view, optionally with your markers, so you and your friends look at the same world.

The image button at the bottom left lets you replace the structure symbols with your own pictures. Upload an image, crop it and it shows up right away in the bar and on the map.

How accurate is the map?

Biomes and structure positions follow Minecraft's generation rules. In rare cases a structure is still missing in game when the terrain does not fit. Check important places in game before planning a long trip.