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Packs & shaders

Textures, resource packs and shaders: changing the game's look safely

This link once led to a collection of files. The collection is gone, but in its place is an explanation of how to make Minecraft look better without risking your device or account. You can change how blocks look or how the lighting works using official tools, and you don't need files from unfamiliar websites to do it.

A pretty picture isn't worth a stolen password. Look for a new look for your world where you buy the game itself.

— From the editors

About this address

Archived address · the former page has not survived

This page used to hold a collection of textures for the mobile version. The files have not survived, and we don't distribute them.

Below is a guide to how resource packs and shaders differ and how to add them the official way.

Resource pack vs shader: what's the difference

A resource pack changes textures, meaning how blocks, items and creatures look. Sometimes it replaces sounds too. The rules of the game don't change: stone is still stone, it just looks different.

A shader handles lighting: soft shadows, glints on water, glowing torches, the colour of the sky. The world starts to look like a painting, but your device has to work noticeably harder.

You can combine a resource pack and a shader, but it's better to start with one so you can see how your device copes with the changes.

How to add a pack officially

  1. Visit the Marketplace

    The in-game store officially sells resource packs, skins, worlds and add-ons. They are checked and made to work with your edition.

  2. Check the built-in settings

    The game settings have a resources section where you can see which packs are already available and which are switched on right now.

  3. Turn the pack on for a world

    A pack can be turned on for the whole game or just for one world. Start with a separate world so you can judge the result calmly.

  4. Compare and decide

    If you don't like the look or the game slows down, the pack is easy to turn off in the same settings. Your world won't be harmed.

What to check before installing

  • Source: the pack comes from the Marketplace or the game's built-in settings, not from a link in a chat.
  • Compatibility: the pack is made for your edition and your version of the game.
  • Contents: the add-on doesn't require installing a separate program or replacing the game's own files.
  • Description: it's clear exactly what changes, whether textures, sounds or lighting.
  • We don't publish or use reviews or ratings of packs: go by the official description and your own experience.

What we rely on

  • The official Minecraft website and Mojang Studios help pages
  • Minecraft Wiki: Bedrock Edition version history

We describe the basics of the game in general terms. Menus, button names and the contents of updates change over time and differ between editions, so check the details against the official help pages and update notes.