Make a copy of a map using a Cartography Table in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to use a cartography table to make a copy of a map with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, you can easily duplicate a map using the cartography table. Let's explore how to do this.

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Required Materials

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to make a copy of a map using a cartography table:

maps
2 Maps
cartography table
1 Cartography Table

Steps to make a copy of a map using a Cartography Table

1. Place the Cartography Table

To use a cartography table, first, select the cartography table in your hotbar. If you don't have a cartography table in your inventory, you can quickly make one with a crafting recipe for a cartography table.

Next, position your pointer (the plus sign) on the block where you want to place the cartography table. You should see the block become highlighted in your game window.

use cartography table to copy a map

The game control to place the cartography table depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the block.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the block.
  • For Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the block.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the block.

use cartography table to copy a map

2. Add a Map

Next, place a map in the top slot of the cartography table. This is the map that want to duplicate.

use cartography table to copy a map

3. Add an Empty Map

Now place an empty map in the second slot of the cartography table.

use cartography table to copy a map

The cartography table will make an exact copy of the original map and the two copies of the map will appear in the result box.

4. Move the Maps to Inventory

Now that you have duplicated your map in the cartography table, you need to move the 2 maps to your inventory.

use cartography table to copy a map

Congratulations, you just learned how to use a cartography table to make a copy of a map in Minecraft!

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