Adding schematics to Litematica means placing the schematic files into the correct folder so Litematica can read and display them in your world

Litematica is a Minecraft mod that loads and displays building blueprints called schematics. To use a schematic, you need to put the file in Litematica's schematic folder, then load it through the mod's menu. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you downloaded the schematic from a website or created your own.

This guide covers where files go, how to organize them, and how to load them once they're in place. It assumes you already have Litematica installed and Minecraft running with the mod active.

Key Takeaways

  • Schematic files go into the schematics folder inside your Litematica config directory, which is located in your Minecraft folder.
  • The exact path depends on your operating system: Windows uses AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\Litematica\schematics, while Mac and Linux use different home directory paths.
  • You can organize schematics into subfolders within the schematics folder, and Litematica will display them as categories in the load menu.
  • After placing files in the folder, restart Minecraft or use Litematica's reload function to see new schematics in the mod's menu.

Finding your Litematica folder on Windows

On Windows, your Litematica folder lives inside the hidden AppData directory. Open File Explorer and click the address bar at the top. Type %appdata% and press Enter — this takes you directly to AppData\Roaming. Look for a folder named .minecraft, then open it. Inside you should see a Litematica folder.

If you don't see a Litematica folder, the mod hasn't created one yet. Launch Minecraft with Litematica installed, let it load completely, then close it. The folder will be created automatically. Go back to AppData\Roaming\.minecraft and you'll find it.

Once you're inside the Litematica folder, look for the schematics folder. This is where all your schematic files go. If it doesn't exist, create a new folder and name it exactly schematics (lowercase, no spaces).

Finding your Litematica folder on Mac and Linux

On Mac, open Finder and press Command+Shift+G to open the "Go to Folder" dialog. Type ~/.minecraft/Litematica/schematics and press Enter. This takes you directly to the schematics folder. If the path doesn't exist, create the folders manually: open Finder, press Command+Shift+G again, type ~/.minecraft, then create a Litematica folder inside it, then create a schematics folder inside that.

On Linux, open your file manager and navigate to your home directory. Press Ctrl+H to show hidden files. Open the .minecraft folder, then the Litematica folder, then the schematics folder. If any of these don't exist, create them. The full path is ~/.minecraft/Litematica/schematics.

Placing schematic files in the folder

Schematic files usually have the extension .litematic or .schematic (older format). Download or create your schematic file, then drag it into the schematics folder you found in the previous steps. You can place files directly in the schematics folder, or organize them into subfolders — Litematica displays subfolders as categories in its menu.

For example, if you create a subfolder called houses inside the schematics folder and put a file called cottage.litematic inside it, Litematica will show it under a "houses" category. This keeps your schematics organized if you have many of them.

File names can contain spaces and most special characters, but avoid using forward slashes or backslashes in the file name itself. Litematica reads the file name as it appears in the folder, so name your files something you'll recognize.

Loading a schematic in Litematica

Launch Minecraft with Litematica installed. In-game, open the Litematica menu by pressing the key you bound to it (default is often M or a custom key you set). Look for a button or option labeled Load Schematic or Schematics. Click it to open the schematic browser.

The browser shows all schematics in your schematics folder, organized by subfolder if you created any. Click the schematic you want to load. Litematica will load it into memory and display it as a ghost structure in your world. You can then move and rotate it using Litematica's placement tools.

If you don't see a schematic you just added, close Minecraft completely and reopen it. Litematica scans the folder when the game starts. Alternatively, some versions of Litematica have a reload button in the menu that refreshes the file list without restarting.

Organizing schematics with subfolders

Creating subfolders keeps your schematic library manageable. Inside your main schematics folder, create new folders with names like buildings, terrain, decorations, or whatever categories make sense for your collection. Put schematic files into these subfolders.

Litematica displays each subfolder as a category in the load menu. You can nest subfolders too — a folder inside a folder — and Litematica will show them as nested categories. This works up to several levels deep, though very deep nesting can make navigation slower.

Renaming or moving files and folders while Minecraft is running may not show up immediately. Close the game, make your changes, then reopen Minecraft to see the updated structure.

Troubleshooting schematics that won't load

If a schematic doesn't appear in the browser, first check that the file is actually in the schematics folder. Open the folder in your file manager and confirm the file is there. Make sure the file name ends in .litematic or .schematic — if it ends in something else like .zip, Litematica won't recognize it.

If the file is there but still doesn't show up, restart Minecraft completely. Don't just close and reopen the world — close the entire game and relaunch it. Litematica reads the folder when the game starts, not when you load a world.

If a schematic loads but appears corrupted or incomplete, the file itself may be damaged. Try downloading it again or checking that it was extracted properly if it came in a zip archive. Some very old .schematic files may not work with newer versions of Litematica — in that case, look for a newer version of the schematic or convert it using a schematic converter tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use schematics from other mods like WorldEdit?

Litematica can load .schematic files created by WorldEdit, but not all features transfer perfectly. Litematica works best with .litematic files, which are its native format. If you have a WorldEdit schematic, you can try loading it directly — Litematica will attempt to convert it — but for best results, convert it to .litematic format using a converter tool first.

What if I want to share a schematic with someone else?

Copy the .litematic or .schematic file and send it to them. They place it in their own schematics folder following the same steps you did. The schematic will load in their Minecraft world with the same structure and blocks you saved.

Do I need to restart Minecraft every time I add a new schematic?

Yes, Litematica scans the schematics folder when Minecraft starts. If you add files while the game is running, close and reopen Minecraft to see them. Some newer versions have a refresh button in the menu that reloads the list without restarting, but a full restart always works.

Can I delete schematics from the folder?

Yes. Close Minecraft, delete the schematic file from the schematics folder, then reopen the game. The schematic will no longer appear in Litematica's menu. Deleting a file doesn't affect any structures you've already built — it only removes it from the load list.

Why is my schematic folder empty even though I added files?

Make sure you're looking in the correct folder. Double-check the path: Windows should be AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\Litematica\schematics, Mac should be ~/.minecraft/Litematica/schematics, and Linux should be the same as Mac. If you're in the right folder and files aren't showing, restart Minecraft. If files still don't appear, check that they have the correct file extension (.litematic or .schematic).