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Minecraft Text & Color ToolsSupported: Both Editions

Minecraft Color Code Converter

Convert formatted Minecraft text between & ampersand codes, § section codes, \u00A7 MOTD escapes, and Adventure MiniMessage tags.

Includes reference table and differences between Java Edition (16 colors) and Bedrock Edition (including Material colors like §g, §h, §j).

PHICHMC — Your Ultimate Minecraft Toolbox
Section Sign (§)
§b§lPHICHMC §7— §aYour Ultimate §eMinecraft §dToolbox
Ampersand (&)
&b&lPHICHMC &7— &aYour Ultimate &eMinecraft &dToolbox
Java MOTD Unicode (\u00A7)
\u00A7b\u00A7lPHICHMC \u00A77— \u00A7aYour Ultimate \u00A7eMinecraft \u00A7dToolbox
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How to Use Minecraft Color Code Converter

  1. 01.Enter or build formatted text using the color palette buttons (&0–&f, &l, &o, &n, &m, &r).
  2. 02.Inspect the live dark-chat rendered preview.
  3. 03.Copy any of the 4 converted output formats: Section (§), Ampersand (&), Unicode Escape (\u00A7), or MiniMessage tags.

How It Works

Tokenizes legacy color and formatting codes and translates them across syntax representations while rendering an accurate DOM preview.

Supported Formats & Outputs

  • • § Codes
  • • & Codes
  • • \u00A7 Escapes
  • • MiniMessage (<color>)

Common Questions about Minecraft Color Code Converter

Does Bedrock Edition have extra color codes that Java does not?

Yes! Bedrock supports material color codes such as §g (Minecoin Gold) and 1.20+ armor trim palette codes (§h Quartz through §u Amethyst), while Java uses 24-bit HEX colors.

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