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This article is about texture packs which modify the looks of the terrain, and should not be confused with player skins

A texture pack is a file that is used to change the in-game textures of blocks, items, mobs and other things. They are usually zip files that have various PNG images in them and a pack.txt. The default resolution for packs is 16×16 (measured pixels in block height and width). Anything larger is called ‘HD’ and requires a patcher to run. Official support for texture packs was added in Alpha 1.2.2.

Example

Default vs PainterlyPack (Painterly in the center)

Installation

To install a texture pack, the file must first be obtained in a ZIP format. Without decompressing the file, place the ZIP file in:

  • Windows XP: %Appdata%\.minecraft\texturepacks
  • Windows 7/Vista: C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\texturepacks
  • Linux: ~/.minecraft/texturepacks
  • Mac OSX: ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/texturepacks

This path can be opened by using the Open Texture Pack Folder button from the game client.

Once a texture pack is installed, it can be selected in the Mods and Texture Packs screen accessible from the main menu (but not in-game). The texture pack list can be scrolled by dragging it up or down.

Texture Pack Creation

To create a custom 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. Both programs are free, but 7-zip's full version is free while with WinRAR you must pay for the full version. They can then be edited with any image editing program that can read/write the PNG file format and handle transparency. A good starter choice is the free Paint.net. Edit each PNG file as desired, using the alpha layer to trim away transparent parts. Save the PNGs as 32 bits, to preserve this transparency layer. When the images are zipped back into archive, names and folder structure must be maintained (with WinRAR, just drag and drop into the right places). For a complete list of files, go to this thread.

TerrainGuide

All the blocks in terrain.png with their names.

List of Modifiable Files

File Description
terrain.png All blocks
particles.png All Particles
pack.png Thumbnail of pack
pack.txt Description of pack
title\ Client intro title and splash screen
environment\ Snow, rain and clouds
font\ In-game font
terrain\ Sun and Moon
item\ In-game models for items such as signs, carts, boats, arrows and doors
gui\ GUI, item thumbnails, logo and menu background
art\ All paintings in game
mob\ All mobs in game
armor\ All Armor in game
misc\ Biome grass/foliage color, Pumpkin blur and Clock dial1

1 Due to a bug, changes to the clock dial and grass/foliage files do not affect their respective items/blocks when installed using the Texture Pack/Mod Menu. Direct installation into the minecraft.jar file can be done instead: open minecraft.jar and the texture pack with WinRAR, then drag and drop the contents of the pack into minecraft.jar. If you mess up, just delete .minecraft/bin and it will reload once you start up Minecraft.exe. After any update, you’ll need to reinstall the pack this way.

List of Texture Packs

Native Resolution (16px)

Name Description Version Link Latest Compatible Release Size
AlternaCraft A texture pack that keeps close with the default textures but also adding some interesting and unique changes such as new tools, armor, blocks, etc v1.4 Forum 598 KB
BlockCraft BlockCraft is a simple texture pack for Minecraft 1.5 which acts as a design replacement for beginners v1.1 Website

Forum

319 KB
Cartooncraft Sadepack A cartoony childish pack with a whole load of textures remade. V3 Forum 747 KB
CombatCraft 16x A texture pack focused on making Minecraft look much smoother and interesting than the vanilla textures, and although incomplete at the moment, future versions will have 16 bit blocks and items and 32 bit GUIs and interfaces. V0.8a Forum 545 KB
Eldpack “This is a 16x16 pack, and has full compatibility with minecraft, no patching required.” v3.42 Website

Forum

270.0 KB
JoliCraft “Minecraft is a game about crafting the world around you. What better way to craft the world than to craft the very stuff the world is made of?” This pack transforms the game into a fairy tale. 3.1 Forum 906 KB
Kakariko Village Texture Pack “The Kakariko Village Texture Pack is a Legend of Zelda themed texture pack. It has full texture replacement, including mobs.” 2.6 Website 1.25MB
LAR Games Texture Pack “The LAR Games texture pack is centered around improving the look of Minecraft without taking away from the overall experience. The entire texture pack is 100% original. This is not an edit of the vanilla Minecraft textures.” 0.8 Forum
Direct download
205 KB
Legolord331's Redwood Texture Pack A pack that makes the armor look more like armor of that type, glass usable, resources easier, and a few minor tweaks to the doors, workbench, Chests, and furnaces. V 5.9_02 Forum & Download 590 KB
Minecraft Simple Coloured “A very simple homemade texture pack created by HAP3E” V1 Description 118.54 KB
Painterly Pack “Painterly pack is a complete, native-resolution graphics package for Minecraft which attempts to improve the graphics of the game drastically, while still keeping the native texture resolution, and overall spirit and humor of the game, intact.” ‒ Official site. Also allows customization of Texture Pack to over 1000 different textures. Unknown Website 3.6 MB
Simpl A simpler, smoother minecraft- looks great with full shadows. v1 Forum 320 KB
Zelda Texture Pack “Legend of Zelda themed texture pack by Alyxandor.” 0.17 Website 2.33 MB
MoviePack [Minecrafter17's Idea] A pack with custom Green wool and more fun! download to see that! Good for movies! v 1.0.3 Dutch Forum/Download 1.08 MB
Squirma pack A very simple texture pack with more color added to make it nicer. V4 YouTube 165 KB
The Voxel Box Offical - Creative Texture Pack The VoxelBox's Creative texture pack is a complete Minecraft makeover full of extra blocks and containing several re-purposed blocks, most notably the ore textures. This gives creative builders access to new and different materials! An exciting collection of new and practical items for tools, and role play are included to replace the defaults. DataValue Chart 4.4.2011a Wiki 3.93 MB
Pixeludi “Winner of the official texture pack competition held by Webhallen and announced by Notch. It replaces original look of the game with one that is smoother, more natural, deep and vivid, but doesn’t temper with the game's setting.” "Cookie!" version Website 378 KB
Bitcraft UFE Low quality, low resolution, VNC compatible textures for VNC and nostalgic players. Some users report minor framerate increases due to the decreased video memory requirements 1.3_01 Forum thread 73 KB
Frenden “Made by Frenden” 6.2c Forum 477 KB
JokeCraft “A texturepack which has a theme of humor inculding Skeletons wearing a Santa Suit! A texturepack made by YaYaBinksMinecraft.” v2.3 Forum 1.35 MB
Nath’s SuperSimple Pack “Nath’s SuperSimple Pack is substantially the simplest pack ever created. For those who still love to play Minecraft in a ‘Blocky’ and ‘2bit’ Texture.” V0.4b Forum 186.0kb
The Red Creeper Pack “A Painterly based compilation of painterly, Sinecraft, the default textures and brand new ones, designed to bring you your favourite mods and addons without losing your beloved texture pack. Compatible with a variety of mods, including Wildgrass and Icemod.” v1.5.4 Forum 1.11 MB
Xaiwaker "A modification of Frenden's Cartoon Pack, this pack is based on the visual style of Animal Crossing and the Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker." v1.7 Forum 1.9 MB
CrusaCraft 16 Bit A texturepack based on nothing. It is still in the process of creation (the b means beta). 1.3 b [1] 1 MB

High Resolution (32px or more)

These texture packs require a client mod. Therefore, they are not supported by Mojang, the Minecraft Wiki, the Minecraft IRC Channel or the Minecraft Forums. 
Name Description Version Link Latest Compatible Release Size Resolution
Faithful 32x32 A double resolution texture pack that stays faithful to the original Minecraft textures 1.4 Forum 770 KB 32×32
GameDoku The official successor to Doku's original pack (discontinued), this pack boasts lush colour, total reskins and custom mod compatibility 3.0 Forum 610 KB 32×32
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 2.02 Forum 22.54 MB 256×256
LB Photo realism High Detailed Photo-Realistic Texture Pack

This high detailed texture pack is made to let minecraft look as realistic as possible. Compatible with bumpmapping and Wild Grass. By Scuttles

4.0 Forum 41,1 MB 256×256, 128×128 and 64×64
Misa’s 64×64 Realistic Made by Misa 2.0.1 Forum 18.47 MB 64×64
Mixcraft HD Semi-Realistic Texture Pack This is a high definition skin pack for Minecraft. 30 Forum 18.47 MB 32×32
JohnSmith Texture Pack Made by JohnSmith 7.2 Forum 1.35 MB 32×32
soartex Made by soar49 1.0.1 Forum 1.18 MB 64×64
The Ghost2 HD Pack Custom terrain and menus; Includes full support for GLSL Shaders. Work in progress. 2 Forum 19.98 MB 128×128
Brown & Bloom “Made by DVan” 1.2_02 Forum 342.59 KB 32x32
AaGeOn’s BumpMaft “First of all let me say: I Love Minecraft and as a Digital Art designer it’s a game where the mind can be challenged. So I started thinking of creating my own 128×128 HD Texture Pack by creating pre-rendered textures using. Bump Mapping and Normal Mapping: Therefore: Bumpmaft.” 1.5.9 Forum 18.47 MB 128×128
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 16x16 texture packs. 2.18 Forum 9.43 MB 64×64
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 3.8.11 Forum 18.47 MB 32×32
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. 8 Website 180 kB 32×32

For a tutorial on installing high resolution texture packs go here

In order to patch you will need xau's HD patcher which can be found here [2] For a more complete list of texture packs, see the Texture Pack Central on minecraftforum.net.

Trivia

  • Prior to the Alpha 1.2.2 update, users would need to manually change the texture packs by overwriting their minecraft.jar files. This is still required for HD texture packs, unless you use a patcher, such as the one found with the mixcraft HD pack.
  • 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

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