# How to Convert Between Spigot and Vanilla Minecraft World Formats (/docs/minecraft/convert-world-formats)



Paper and Spigot store the Nether and End as separate folders, while Vanilla stores them inside the main world folder. You may need to convert between these formats when switching server types or transferring worlds.

Folder Structure Comparison [#folder-structure-comparison]

**Vanilla format:**

```
world/
  region/          (Overworld)
  DIM-1/
    region/        (Nether)
  DIM1/
    region/        (End)
```

**Paper/Spigot format:**

```
world/
  region/          (Overworld)
world_nether/
  DIM-1/
    region/        (Nether)
world_the_end/
  DIM1/
    region/        (End)
```

Converting Vanilla to Paper/Spigot [#converting-vanilla-to-paperspigot]

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    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Access the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and stop your server.
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    Create the new folders [#2-create-the-new-folders]

    Go to `Files` and create two new folders in the root directory:

    * `world_nether`
    * `world_the_end`
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    Move the Nether [#3-move-the-nether]

    Move the `DIM-1` folder from inside `world/` to inside `world_nether/`.
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    Move the End [#4-move-the-end]

    Move the `DIM1` folder from inside `world/` to inside `world_the_end/`.
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    Start your server [#5-start-your-server]

    Start the server with your Paper/Spigot JAR.
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Converting Paper/Spigot to Vanilla [#converting-paperspigot-to-vanilla]

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    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server-1]
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    Move the Nether [#2-move-the-nether]

    Move `world_nether/DIM-1/` into the `world/` folder.
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    Move the End [#3-move-the-end]

    Move `world_the_end/DIM1/` into the `world/` folder.
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    Delete empty folders [#4-delete-empty-folders]

    Delete the now-empty `world_nether` and `world_the_end` folders.
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    Start your server [#5-start-your-server-1]

    Start the server with your Vanilla JAR.

    > ⚠️ **Warning:** Always create a backup via `Backups` before moving world files. A mistake in folder structure can cause dimension data loss.

    > 📝 **Note:** Player data and the Overworld are the same in both formats — only the Nether and End folder locations differ.

    See also: [Reset Nether/End](/docs/minecraft/reset-nether-end) | [Download World](/docs/minecraft/download-world)

    If you need help, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).
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