OPTIMIZATION
Improve performance and reduce map size for faster distribution.
W3PROTECT
Map protection for Warcraft 3 creators: anti-cheat, anti-tamper, and resilient packaging in one workflow. Protect your release quality without slowing down development.
OBFUSCATION
Make implementation details harder to inspect and extract.
ANTI-CHEAT
Harden runtime behavior against manipulation and bypass attempts.
ANTI-TAMPER
Reduce unauthorized modification, cheatpacks, and repackaging.
MAP TRANSLATION
Beta workflow to translate map strings across multiple languages quickly.
Platform access
Features
W3Protect is a public landing page and platform overview. The application itself is available after account signup, which helps keep customer assets and project details private.
Community Edition
Free Access
Use W3Protect at no cost with a limited map quota and a subset of advanced controls.
Create AccountUltimate Edition
Purchase Ultimate
Unlock all protection capabilities and professional support for production map releases.
PurchaseUltimate Edition
Community Edition
Max Upload Size
500MB
250MB
Map Job Timeout
30 minutes
5 minutes
Optimization
Full
Basic
Obfuscation
MPQ Compression
Editor File Removal
String Hashing
String Encryption
File Corruptions
Zopfli Compression
Enhanced MPQ Corruption
Enhanced Anti-Tamper
Runtime Anti-Cheat
Professional Support
No Daily Map Quota
Trust foundation
Data Handling and Retention
We only store unprotected maps for processing. Everything is deleted automatically, and your maps are safe with us.
Pricing
Transparent flat-rate pricing. No subscriptions and no hidden fees.
10 Maps
- All features unlocked
- Professional support
4.99 EUR
25 Maps
- All features unlocked
- Professional support
- Save 25%
9.99 EUR
50 Maps
- All features unlocked
- Professional support
- Save 35%
15.99 EUR
100 Maps
- All features unlocked
- Professional support
- Save 50%
24.99 EUR
Need higher volume pricing for a studio pipeline? Contact us through the app after account creation.
What our customers are saying
"I am a map designer and developer who has been in the community for 10+ years. I have always searched for an all-in-one
solution that prevents people from messing with my hard work. W3Protect has been the most effective solution so far.
I have seen a dramatic drop in hacked versions of my maps, and the support is excellent."
"W3Protect is the best map protection solution I have found. It is easy to use and meets our needs and more.
I used to be stressed about hackers and cheaters, but now we can handle that with one tool."
"I have been using W3Protect for a while and it has been great. I cannot remember the last time I saw a hacked
version of my map, and frequent updates keep improving the workflow."