Right-click the .jar file and change the extension to .zip (e.g., modfile.jar becomes modfile.zip ).
Every .mcaddon needs a manifest.json . This tells Minecraft what the pack is. Bridge. generates this for you. If doing it manually, here is the template:
Download , a free 3D modeling software widely used for Minecraft.
Scroll down to the tab and activate your pack. how to convert jar to mcaddon
"format_version": 2, "header": "name": "Converted Add-On BP", "description": "Ported from Java mod", "uuid": "generate-a-unique-uuid-here", "version": [1, 0, 0], "min_engine_version": [1, 20, 0] , "modules": [
After three sleepless nights, the folder was complete. The BP had custom items, a new dimension file, and a simple JavaScript file ( BP/scripts/main.js ) to mimic the old mod’s teleportation logic. The RP had all the old textures, painstakingly renamed to Bedrock’s naming conventions.
Place your converted textures, models, sounds, and text translations here. You also need a file named manifest.json . Inside the Behavior Pack ( _BP ): Right-click the
: Written in Java, allowing deep changes to the game's code. Bedrock Edition (.mcaddon)
( resource_pack/manifest.json ):
The world loaded. He crafted the old portal item (recreated as a custom spawn egg). He placed it on the ground. The purple and gold spiral swirled. Bridge
Ensure you have permission from the mod creator to port their work to Bedrock.
– similar, with type: "resources" .
Resource pack conversions and cross‑play server setups.
There is no automated way to convert the actual gameplay code (the .class files inside the .jar ). ZIP To MCADDON Tutorial for minecraft mods made easy!!