Export High-Resolution PNG Photos to Your Server

Saving Photos as PNG Files

While map items are great for in-game display, PNG exports let you save high-resolution images directly to your server's storage for sharing, archiving, or editing outside Minecraft.

Steps to Export a PNG

1. Use the command /camera-obscura save in chat

2. Aim your view at the subject you want to photograph

3. The server renders and saves the image as a PNG file to the server directory

4. PNG files can be scaled up to 1280×1280 pixels for maximum detail

5. Retrieve the PNG from your server files to download or share

Configuration Tips

Before saving, check your camera-obscura.json config file to adjust:

• Resolution scaling: Set how large the PNG output should be
• Render distance: How far the camera sees
• Field of view (FOV): Zoom level of the shot
• Brightness: Lighting adjustments for better visibility

Higher resolutions take longer to render, so be patient on first use.