# How to Download Your Minecraft Bedrock Server World (/docs/minecraft-bedrock/download-world)



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Download your server world to play it in singleplayer, create an off-site backup, transfer to another host, or edit it with tools like Amulet.

Download via File Manager [#download-via-file-manager]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    Go to **Console** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and stop your server. This ensures all world data is fully saved to disk.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Navigate to the world folder [#navigate-to-the-world-folder]

    Click **Files** in the sidebar, then open the `worlds/` directory. Your active world folder matches the `level-name` value in `server.properties` (default: `Bedrock level`).

    {/* Screenshot needed: File Manager showing worlds/ directory */}
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Compress the folder [#compress-the-folder]

    Select the world folder, then click **Compress**. Choose `.zip` format. This packages all files including the LevelDB database.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Download [#download]

    Click on the generated `.zip` file and click **Download**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Download via Backups (Alternative) [#download-via-backups-alternative]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Create a backup [#create-a-backup]

    Go to **Backups** in the sidebar and click **Create Backup**. This captures the entire server including the world.

    {/* Screenshot needed: Backups page with Create Backup button */}
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Download the backup [#download-the-backup]

    Once completed, click the three-dot menu on the backup and select **Download**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

> Backups include everything (configs, world, packs), not just the world folder. If you only need the world, use the File Manager method.

Playing the World Locally [#playing-the-world-locally]

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  <Tab value="Windows 10/11">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Open the worlds folder [#open-the-worlds-folder]

        Press `Win + R` and paste:

        ```
        %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\minecraftWorlds
        ```
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Create a new folder [#create-a-new-folder]

        Create a new folder with any name (e.g., `MyServerWorld`).
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Extract files [#extract-files]

        Extract the downloaded `.zip` contents into this folder. The structure should be:

        <Files>
          <Folder name="MyServerWorld" defaultOpen>
            <File name="level.dat" />

            <File name="levelname.txt" />

            <Folder name="db" />

            <Folder name="behavior_packs" />

            <Folder name="resource_packs" />
          </Folder>
        </Files>
      </Step>

      <Step>
        Launch Minecraft [#launch-minecraft]

        Open Minecraft Bedrock. The world will appear in your world list.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Mobile">
    Rename the `.zip` file to `.mcworld` and open it. Minecraft will import it automatically.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

What's Inside the World Folder [#whats-inside-the-world-folder]

| File/Folder                 | Purpose                                                                                                                              |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `level.dat`                 | World metadata — game mode, difficulty, spawn point, game rules, experiment flags                                                    |
| `level.dat_old`             | Backup of level.dat from the previous save                                                                                           |
| `levelname.txt`             | Human-readable world name                                                                                                            |
| `db/`                       | **LevelDB database** containing all block, entity, and dimension data. All three dimensions (Overworld, Nether, End) are stored here |
| `world_behavior_packs.json` | Active behavior packs for this world                                                                                                 |
| `world_resource_packs.json` | Active resource packs for this world                                                                                                 |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Upload a World](/docs/minecraft-bedrock/import-save)
* [Reset the Nether](/docs/minecraft-bedrock/reset-nether)
* [Server Properties Reference](/docs/minecraft-bedrock/server-properties)