Documentation: This guide describes the current Kable Launcher interface. Labels and available options can vary between releases. See open source — assistance and pull requests are welcome!

Worlds (Maps)

Manage your Minecraft worlds and saves.

Use the Worlds section to browse saves available to Kable and manage them alongside your Minecraft installations. Available actions depend on the selected world and current release.

Make a separate copy of important saves before changing Minecraft versions or moving game data.

World Management

Comprehensive world browser with search, filtering, backup/restore, and cross-installation world transfer.

FeatureDescription
Multi-Installation DetectionAutomatically scans all installation saves/ folders and aggregates worlds in one list
World InformationName, game mode, difficulty, last played date, Minecraft version, seed, file size
Game Mode DetectionIcons and badges for Survival, Creative, Adventure, Spectator, and Hardcore
Search & FilterSearch by world name, filter by game mode, sort by name/date/size
World Backup (Export)Create ZIP archives of worlds for safekeeping or sharing. Includes level.dat and all region files
World ImportImport from ZIP files, other launchers, or manual world folders. Validates structure before importing
World TransferCopy/move worlds between installations with one click. Automatic version compatibility checking
Favorite WorldsStar your favorite worlds for quick filtering and priority sorting
World StatisticsTotal world count, cumulative size, playtime per-world (if tracked)
Directory AccessOpen world folder directly in file explorer for manual editing or backup

Moving worlds between major Minecraft versions (e.g., 1.12 → 1.21) may cause issues. Always backup before upgrading world versions!