Texture pack

A texture pack is a collection of files that is used to change the in-game textures of blocks, items, mobs and the GUI. They are zip files that have various PNG images in them and a pack.txt. The native resolution of Minecraft's Texture is 16×16 (measured pixels in block height and width). 32×32, 64×64, 128×128, 256×256 and 512×512 are referred to as ‘HD’ and requires a 3rd party patcher to run. Official support for 16×16 texture packs was added in Alpha 1.2.2. The crash with high resolution texture packs was fixed in Beta 1.8, but they still don't work correctly with the unpatched client.

All versions of Minecraft support custom textures, albeit old versions requiring you to modify the minecraft.jar file. High resolution texture packs are supported on all versions without a patch, however certain textures have errors or may not be changed.



Installation
1. Download a texture pack in a ZIP file format, do not unzip. If you create your own textures, you need to ZIP them. For in-depth instructions on obtaining the files to make a your own custom texture pack go to Tutorials/Custom Texture Packs.

2. Run Minecraft. If you already have Minecraft running, make sure you save and quit the world: you need to be in the main menu to continue.

3. Click Texture Packs button.

4. Click Open Texture Pack Folder button; this will open the folder where minecraft stores all texture packs. If nothing happens, you need to find the folder manually. Depending on your operating system it is:
 * Windows XP/Vista/7:
 * Linux:
 * Mac OS X:  (This folder may be hidden)

5. Do not close Minecraft. Place the texture pack (ZIP file) in the opened folder, do not unzip.

6. In a few seconds the texture pack will appear in Minecraft. Select it and click Done. The texture pack is now applied, you may load your world and see the difference.

Tips

 * Texture packs may redesign only some textures. So if the main menu looks the same after you select a pack, this doesn't mean the pack is not working.
 * You may install many texture packs. The texture pack list can be scrolled by dragging the scrollbars up or down.
 * Minecraft may lock the currently used texture pack (for example, if the pack contains custom textures for user interface), so the file can't be overwritten. If you need to update the pack, you may need to temporarily switch to the default pack and then overwrite the file.

Texture Pack Creation
To create a custom texture pack, the files you wish to modify must be extracted from minecraft.jar with an archiving or decompression program such as WinRAR or 7-Zip. They can then be edited with any image editing program that can read/write the PNG file format and handle transparency (Adobe Fireworks and Photoshop are suitable for this). A program such as Gimp, paint tool SAI, or Paint.NET will work well, all three are provided free of charge. Edit each PNG file as desired, and save the PNGs as 32 bits, to preserve transparency. Then, create a zip file of the files modified, preserving all folder hierarchy. The root folder of the zip must have the files and folders listed below, or else they will not be changed. If you find that nothing changes when you select your texture pack, make sure that the files are in the root of the zip and not one folder in.



Native Resolution (16px)
These texture packs do not require the use of a 3rd party HD patcher, although one is recommended if it adds new water and lava.

High Resolution (32px or more)
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;" ! Name ! Description ! Author ! Version ! Link ! Latest Compatible Release ! Size ! Resolution

Original: doku, Gerudo Rivera, tombones
 * AaGeOn’s BumpMaft -R-
 * AaGeOn’s BumpMaft -R-
 * “Bumpmaft was one of the first 128x128 ever released, it was the very first texture pack featured in a gaming magazine. Alot of known texture packs are inspired and based of this texture pack. With Bumpmaft I wanted to keep the Minecraft feel alive.”
 * AaGeOn
 * Golden Spurs
 * Forum
 * 18.47 MB
 * 128×128
 * Albion
 * Albion
 * Albion
 * Loosely based on the video game Albion (hence the name). This texture pack is not so much of a themed texture pack but more of an interesting and nice looking Hi-def alternative to other 16×16 texture packs.
 * Dante80
 * V. 2.42
 * Forum
 * 9.43 MB
 * 64×64
 * Adriorn's Básico
 * Adriorn's Básico
 * Adriorn's Básico
 * A nice clean and smooth Texture pack.
 * Adriorn
 * N/A
 * Forum
 * 128×128:14.4 MB 64×64:6.61 MB
 * 128×128, 64×64
 * Bordercraft
 * Bordercraft
 * Bordercraft
 * High resolution texture pack in the style of Gearbox Software's Borderlands.
 * Dr. Kalashnikov
 * 1.8
 * Forum Blog
 * 128×128:17.35 MB 64×64:5.70 MB 32×32:1.91 MB
 * 128×128, 64×64, 32×32
 * Brown & Bloom
 * Brown & Bloom
 * Brown & Bloom
 * Originally made by DVan. The Brown and Bloom texture-pack is a smooth and realistic texture pack. You'll also get an amazing experience of changing seasons. It's changes from spring to summer and then fall!
 * DVan, updated by TixerXLine and KrisEike
 * V3.9 & V2.6
 * Forum Forum
 * 342.59 KB
 * 32×32
 * Coldtone Texture Pack
 * Coldtone Texture Pack
 * Coldtone Texture Pack
 * A hint of blue and cold in every block.
 * Bidelle
 * v1.8
 * Forum
 * 4.62 MB
 * 64x64
 * Dark Spectral HD Texture Pack
 * Dark Spectral HD Texture Pack
 * Dark Spectral HD Texture Pack
 * Minecraft 1.8.1/1.9 pre 3. A HD Pack with a realistic look and a unique GUI.
 * ChupaDrahkir
 * 1.0
 * Forum
 * 19.0 MB
 * 128×128
 * ?DokiDoki? Texture Pack
 * ?DokiDoki? Texture Pack
 * ?DokiDoki? Texture Pack
 * A HD texture pack with a cartoon feel, with loose references to Japanese pop culture.
 * Proloe
 * 4.7.1
 * Forum
 * 25.3 MB
 * 64×64
 * DokuCraft
 * DokuCraft
 * DokuCraft
 * The Official Doku Texture pack. Back after a long break, Doku has created an old school rpg theme which comes in 3 flavors : Dark, High, and Light.
 * Doku
 * 2.5
 * Forum
 * 3.1 MB
 * 32×32
 * Dusty Textures
 * Dusty Textures
 * Dusty Textures
 * A 32×32 texture pack that, instead of going for realistic “high def.” images, uses a more simplistic style, reminiscent of SNES graphics.
 * Dustyshouri
 * V. 1.8 pre
 * Forum
 * 1.00 MB
 * 32×32
 * Faithful 32×32
 * Faithful 32×32
 * Faithful 32×32
 * A double resolution texture pack that stays faithful to the original Minecraft textures.
 * Vattic
 * N/A
 * Forum
 * 783 KB
 * 32×32
 * Flow's HD Texture Pack
 * Flow's HD Texture Pack
 * Flow's HD Texture Pack
 * Nice, smooth and stylish HD pack.
 * Fettgondel
 * 1.3
 * Forum
 * 13.1 MB
 * 128×128
 * GameDoku
 * GameDoku
 * GameDoku
 * A successor to Doku's original pack, this pack boasts lush colour, total reskins and custom mod compatibility.
 * GameslayerX2
 * N/A
 * Forum
 * 701 KB
 * 32×32
 * GeruDoku
 * GeruDoku
 * GeruDoku
 * Updated version of tombones' GeruDoku
 * Emkay443
 * N/A
 * Forum
 * 4.5 MB
 * 32×32
 * Glimmar's Steampunk
 * Glimmar's Steampunk
 * Glimmar's Steampunk
 * The right texture pack to build epic sized constructions in the style of Victorian Science Fiction.
 * Glimmar
 * 2.8
 * Forum
 * 5.01 MB
 * 32×32
 * KDS Photo Realism
 * KDS Photo Realism
 * KDS Photo Realism
 * “KDS Photo Realism is a new photo realistic texture pack aiming at bringing realism and beauty back into Minecraft, many months went into its creation and it is finally here. Available in 256x, 128x and 64x respectively. Also updated for 1.9 Pre Release 5”
 * KDStudios
 * V5
 * Forum
 * 60.48 MB
 * 256×256
 * High Detailed Photo-Realistic Texture Pack
 * High Detailed Photo-Realistic Texture Pack
 * High Detailed Photo-Realistic Texture Pack
 * This high detailed texture pack aims to push minecraft textures to the limit making the game not only look nice but as a high detailed version of the original textures of Minecraft. By KDStudios
 * KDStudios
 * v2.04
 * Forum
 * 25.54 MB
 * 256×256, 128×128, 64×64
 * JohnSmith Texture Pack
 * JohnSmith Texture Pack
 * JohnSmith Texture Pack
 * A texture pack made by JohnSmith, and it comes with a customizer.
 * JohnSmith
 * V.8.
 * Forum
 * 1.65 MB
 * 32×32
 * Last Days
 * Last Days
 * Last Days
 * “A full scale, game changing, texture and sound overhaul which takes full advantage of the existing mechanics of minecraft and brings them into a post apocalyptic setting.”
 * Doku, History, and Croco15
 * N/A
 * Forum
 * 2.37 MB
 * 32×32
 * LB Photo realism
 * LB Photo realism
 * LB Photo realism
 * A high detailed photo-realistic texture pack. This high detailed texture pack is made to let minecraft look as realistic as possible. Compatible with bumpmapping (not yet) and Wild Grass.
 * Scuttles
 * 6.1.8
 * Forum
 * 41.1 MB
 * 16x16-512x512
 * Minecraft 4Kids
 * Minecraft 4Kids
 * Minecraft 4Kids
 * Experience Minecraft in a kid friendly environment.
 * Alree
 * N/A
 * Forum
 * 128×128:14.56 MB 64×64:4.97 MB
 * 128×128, 64×64
 * Misa’s 64×64 Realistic
 * Misa’s 64×64 Realistic
 * Misa’s 64×64 Realistic
 * A 64×64 realistic texture pack made by Misa.
 * Misa
 * 3.0.6
 * Forum
 * 27.8 MB
 * 64×64
 * Meta's smooth pack [32x32]
 * Meta's smooth pack [32x32]
 * Meta's smooth pack [32x32]
 * A smoother look to the default feel. [32x32]
 * MetaJibrinMaster
 * Vpotato.2
 * Forum
 * 1.80 MB
 * 32*32
 * Mixcraft HD Semi - Realistic Texture Pack
 * Mixcraft HD Semi - Realistic Texture Pack
 * Mixcraft HD Semi - Realistic Texture Pack
 * Formerly a compilation pack, now an almost completely original pack. Contains two versions 16x16 and 32x32.
 * Koolwitak
 * 35
 * Forum
 * 6.2 MB
 * 32×32
 * Ovo's Rustic Pack
 * Ovo's Rustic Pack
 * Ovo's Rustic Pack
 * A Hand painted texture pack that is close to the original textures so that what you see is similar to what others see with the base textures.
 * Ovocean
 * v1.7
 * Forum
 * 4.2 MB
 * 64×64
 * PureBDCraft
 * PureBDCraft
 * PureBDCraft
 * Designed to play Minecraft as if we are in a Comic book. It's "vector based" and is available in all common resolutions from 16x to 512x.
 * Sphax
 * 0.8.0
 * Forum
 * 11.51 MB
 * 16x16-512x512
 * SmoothCraft
 * SmoothCraft
 * SmoothCraft
 * “A texture pack aiming to look simple, but also appealing. ”
 * KrisEike
 * Dev build
 * Forum
 * 366 KB
 * 64×64
 * Soartex
 * Soartex
 * Soartex
 * A gorgeous and smooth 64×64 texture pack made by soar49.
 * Soar49
 * 1.0.3
 * Forum
 * 1.18 MB
 * 64×64
 * The Ghost2 HD Pack
 * The Ghost2 HD Pack
 * The Ghost2 HD Pack
 * Custom terrain and menus; Includes full support for GLSL Shaders. Work in progress.
 * Ghost2
 * 4.5
 * Forum
 * 15.7 MB
 * 128×128
 * The Tibian Pack!
 * The Tibian Pack!
 * The Tibian Pack!
 * A texture pack inspired by the MMORPG Tibia, can be used as an RPG pack.
 * Karliiee
 * 1.3
 * Forum
 * 1.76 MB
 * 32×32
 * Tronic
 * Tronic
 * Tronic
 * Tronic is a texture pack for Minecraft that aims for a virtual or (elec)tronic feel. The biggest inspirations are probably the Metal Gear Solid VR Missions and every textureless test render ever made.
 * Evil Mouse Studios
 * 12
 * Website
 * 387 KB
 * 32×32
 * WolfCraft
 * WolfCraft
 * WolfCraft
 * A 32×32 HD pack made by TheMadWolf.
 * TheMadWolf
 * 3.5
 * Forum
 * 7,3 MB
 * 32×32
 * VillainCraft (WIP)
 * VillainCraft (WIP)
 * VillainCraft (WIP)
 * For all your evil lair needs
 * BrokenEye
 * 0.5
 * Forum
 * 32×32
 * Wild HD
 * 32×32
 * Wild HD
 * Wild HD
 * This is Texture Pack that makes your game graphics more realistic.
 * I.D.
 * V2.0
 * Forum
 * 3.2MB
 * 32x32
 * 32x32

Trivia

 * Prior to the Alpha 1.2.2 update, users would need to manually change the texture packs by overwriting their minecraft.jar files or a patcher.
 * Prior to Beta 1.8, the client crashed loading a HD texture pack without using a patcher or mod.
 * The selected texture pack is saved to the options.txt file in the .minecraft folder, so you can also manually change the "skin:" value to the name of the .zip
 * Changing the dimensions of FoliageColor.png, GrassColor.png, or WaterColor.png (found in the 'misc' folder) will cause a severe loading issue that causes world generation to be corrupt and switching to any other texture pack to cause a "Dirtscreen" crash.

Resources

 * Vote for your favourite Texture Pack here.
 * The official, unofficial list of texture packs on the Minecraft Forum (over 150 textures)
 * a complete list of files used in the texture pack

Videos

 * Making 16×16 texture packs
 * Installing HD Packs