There are several reasons why you might want to convert a JAR file to an MCADDON file:
You cannot directly convert or rename a .jar file to .mcaddon . Java Edition and Bedrock Edition use completely different programming languages (Java vs. C++) and different internal structures. This guide explains how to manually recreate the functionality of a Java mod as a Bedrock add-on, not a simple file conversion.
Once both packs are complete, you are ready to package them into the final add-on. how to convert jar to mcaddon
| Java Feature | Bedrock Equivalent | | --- | --- | | Custom world generation | Not possible without experimental features / limited | | Custom GUI screens | Not possible | | Mixins / coremods | Impossible | | Custom dimensions | Very limited (only in beta APIs) | | Advanced rendering (shaders) | Not possible |
This pack is for textures, models, and sounds. There are several reasons why you might want
files can be reused, though some Bedrock UI elements require
Each UUID must be unique. Use an online UUID generator. This guide explains how to manually recreate the
[Mod Name] MCAddon/ ├── [Mod Name] BP/ │ ├── manifest.json │ ├── entities/ │ └── items/ └── [Mod Name] RP/ ├── manifest.json ├── textures/ └── models/ Use code with caution. Creating the Manifest Files
"type": "data", "uuid": "another-unique-uuid", "version": [1, 0, 0]
"format_version": 2, "header": "description": "Ported Java Mod", "name": "My Converted Addon", "uuid": "GENERATE_A_UNIQUE_UUID_1", "version": [1, 0, 0], "min_engine_version": [1, 20, 0] , "modules": [ "description": "Pack Module", "type": "resources", "uuid": "GENERATE_A_UNIQUE_UUID_2", "version": [1, 0, 0] ] Use code with caution.
You must manually recreate the mod's functionality using Bedrock's behavior_packs (for logic) and resource_packs (for visuals). 4. Package as .mcaddon Once you have your manifest.json , textures, and behaviors ready: Group Folders