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Minecraft<\/a> is a game with simple graphics and a block-like appearance. Aside from the gameplay arguing with physics, Minecraft also has a very unrealistic look. This style is very popular and many gamers love it! However, it\u2019s not for everyone. Since Minecraft is highly moddable, there exist many different types of texture packs that can alter how your game looks while you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1-week Minecraft coding camps<\/a>, we explore coding in Minecraft with Redstone, an element used for mechanical and electrical programming. Kids and teens can build their own game to add texture packs to. Eventually, they can even code their own texture packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Minecraft texture packs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minecraft texture packs are a collection of files that change the visuals of blocks in Minecraft.<\/strong> These blocks range from building materials, items, mobs, and anything else that you can see in your game. Without getting too technical, by default, Minecraft has a native resolution of 16×16 pixels. Texture packs can increase them up to 1024×1024, which has 4,906 times the number of pixels as native!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: you may hear the term resource pack in place of texture packs. While resource packs provide new textures for your gameplay, they also provide other game features such as music, sound effects, particle effects, and text. Resource packs are only available in Java Edition 1.6.1 and higher. In this article, anytime you see the words \u201ctexture pack\u201d, you can safely replace them with \u201cresource pack\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minecraft shaders and texture packs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what texture packs are, you may feel like your game may benefit from using them and it’s all you need to have a better gaming experience.<\/strong> And you may be right! Or, if you\u2019re like many other gamers, you still want more <\/em>after adding the upgraded graphics. While texture packs are great at giving your entire gameplay a new and improved look, shaders can increase the aesthetics even further. Many gamers opt to add texture packs and<\/em> shaders to their game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike texture packs, shaders focus on the lighting of your game.<\/strong> The use of shaders can create a very realistic atmosphere and sky, dramatic shadows, and water that looks like you could jump right in. Similar to texture packs, shaders can be CPU-intensive, so you may need to try out a handful to get the best ones that work on your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While shaders and texture packs can both be used by themselves, it\u2019s highly recommended that you download Optifine<\/a> to take advantage of all the features that some packs have to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Where to download Minecraft texture packs<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019re ready to try out texture packs, where can you get them? Like most things with Minecraft, it depends on the version of Minecraft you are using. If you\u2019re using Minecraft Java Edition or Windows 10 Edition on a computer, you will need to go to the developer\u2019s website that created the texture pack and download it directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are using one of the legacy console editions, such as Minecraft: PS4 Edition, Minecraft: Xbox One Edition, or Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition then you will need to purchase texture packs directly from the respective stores on the console. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much are Minecraft texture packs<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The price of texture packs is also dependent on the edition. If you are using one of the legacy console editions, then texture packs are usually around $2.99 USD. However, if you download the texture packs yourself, such as in the case of Minecraft Java Edition, then texture packs are free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make your own Minecraft texture packs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While installing texture packs that have been created by someone else is great, sometimes they lack the exact look you\u2019re searching for. If that\u2019s the case, you may be interested in creating your own texture packs. Creating your own texture packs is beyond the scope of this article, but if you\u2019re interested we highly suggest going to Gampedia<\/a> and reading up on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It does take a bit more technical skills than purely installing texture packs, but if you\u2019re familiar with text editors and simple design using Photoshop or equivalent then you should be able to learn to create your own textures fairly quickly. Once you are finished creating your texture asset files, you can compress them into their own zip file and drop them in the resourcepacks<\/em> folder of your game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 5 Minecraft texture packs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are too many texture packs for you to try all by yourself. While having a plethora of options isn\u2019t a terrible thing, it can be difficult to choose a great texture pack. We created a list of the top 5 most downloaded texture packs from Planet Minecraft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. LB Photo Realism Pack 256×256 Version 10.0.0<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LB Photo Realism is a texture pack that\u2019s nearly as old as Minecraft itself so it\u2019s no surprise that it will have the most downloads. Currently, at over 2.5 million downloads from Planet Minecraft alone, LB Photo Realism aims to make Minecraft more realistic, as if the name didn\u2019t give it away. There are many resolutions of this texture pack so you can find one that your computer can easily run. Adding the right shaders and the Wild Grass mod can also give biomes their own unique plants that are realistic and help give your environment that extra spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Sphax PureBDCraft x128<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another decade old texture pack is Sphax PureBDCraft. Unlike LB Photo Realism, Sphax PureBDCraft aims to give Minecraft a comic-like look. This is preferable to many gamers since even with realism texture packs, it\u2019s nearly impossible to give Minecraft a very realistic look. Even though it\u2019s a cartoony texture pack, there are resolutions from 16×16 to 512×512 that all give you high-definition textures. This pack also has many optional add-ons such as multiple 3D items and blocks, an advanced tech add-on to give your redstone technology a new look, an add-on to connect blocks for smoother transitions, and even an add-on to allow you to customize your own textures for specific blocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. oCd Texture Pack<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have obsessive compulsive disorder then the oCd Texture Pack should be the first texture pack that you download. Even if you don\u2019t have OCD, it\u2019s worth trying out since it\u2019s a beautiful pack that provides a clean and minimalist look. This ordered pack lacks extra noise and harsh colors with all textures having an even spacing. It\u2019s a great resource pack as well for someone who doesn\u2019t have a high-end machine that can run high-resolution texture packs without lag. Even though there is only a 16×16 resolution offered at this time you won\u2019t feel the need for more pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Default 3D<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another pack with over 2 million downloads from Planet Minecraft, Default 3D is easily rising up the charts. It\u2019s a few years older than both LB Photo Realism and Sphax PurecBDCraft, yet has nearly as many downloads. This pack is great because there are different versions based on the specifications of your machine. If you have a lower-end machine you may opt for the Default 3D Low. These texture\u2019s give you smooth edges with connecting faces of models that appear seamless. If you have a higher-end machine you\u2019d want to go with Default 3D High. It includes all block and item modifications with eye-pleasing texture without leaving out specific blocks like it\u2019s Low <\/em>version does. If you\u2019re looking for something in between, you can try out the Default 3D Medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Modern HD Pack<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a fan of the modern look, then the Modern HD Pack should fit your needs. This pack gives every block in the game a new look while also adding new items, mobs, and font. If you\u2019re trying to build cities, schools, and skyscrapers then this pack provides you with all the tools you need. There are also updates to underwater that can add corals and kelp to make swimming a bit more of an experience. With a resolution of 64×64 most computers should be able to run this pack without trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Minecraft Texture Packs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how to install texture packs which ones should you go for? There is an endless supply that you can find online, and we are positive that you can find something that fits your style. However, we have a handful of options that we recommend you give a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n