How to install shaders on minecraft

How to install shaders on minecraft

Shaders are a relatively new function in minecraft. Using these modifications, you can change the game graphics very strongly: make it more voluminous, bright and realistic. The function is introduced into the game in version 1.7.2, but again deleted in 1.9. Thus, players cannot use shaders in most versions. However, you can install them manually, this article will show you - how exactly.



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What do shaders do in minecraft

The influence of Shader on the game is completely dependent on Shaderpak. This is a special archive with the contents of your Shader.

  • This change can improve your graphics, but not as much as a mod.
  • Make the picture brighter or dull.
  • Blue the boundaries of the textures and add any frame for beauty.
  • Add to the textures of Abris so that they seem voluminous.

If your computer cannot work with heavy mods to improve graphics, then shaders will help to brighten up the gameplay. From the version of the minecraft 1.7.2 to 1.9, shaders for brightness, blur, the circuit of the texture circuit, the frame and changes in the position of the picture have already been installed.



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What you need to install shaders in minecraft

The process of installing such changes is long, but not complicated. You will need such a package of installed programs:

  • Fresh version of Java;
  • Optifine, suitable for your version of minecraft;
  • Shader himself;
  • Any shaderpak to your taste;
  • It is important to determine in advance the version of the minecraft you want to play.

Now repeat the instructions.

Install Java

Follow this link https://www.java.com/ru/download/manual

Select your version of the operating system and download the installer by pressing a red arrow.

As soon as the file downloads on your computer, press it twice with a mouse. The Java installation process is very simple. Press “Install”.

When the process ends, you will see the word “close” in the right corner of the window. Click on it, and the installation will end.

The fresh version of Java is necessarily needed for the correct operation of Minecraft, as well as the installation of a shader.

Install Optifine

This utility optimizes the work of the game when you install mods on it. Also, it allows them to install them, since without it they will not work at all.

You can download any version of Optifine by link https://minecraft.ru.net/alternate/optifine/
Choose your version of minecraft in square brackets. After downloading the program, just run it.

To check if the utility has been installed correctly:

  • Open minecraft;
  • In the choice of versions, you should see Optifine signatures;
  • If they did not appear, repeat the instructions again.

Download suitable shader and shaderpak

Both choices should be agreed with your version of the game. If it is 1.9, then you need to download strictly shader 1.9.

Shaders can be selected by link https://minecraft.ru.net

Click on the interest and download the link at the bottom of the screen.

Shaderpaks are here: https://mincraft.ru.net/shaders

You can sort them according to your version of the game using a filter. Download the desired.

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Installation of shaiders on minecraft

Now you have everything you need to start.

Click twice on a shader file with .Jar extension, if you cannot open it, then click on it with the right mouse button and manually select the Java program. It is with it that such applications are opened.

  • Now go to the address “Local disk - users - * your name * - Appdata - Roaming - .Minecraft;
  • Create a folder with the name Shaderpacks.

Now open your archive with Shaderpak and remove it into the newly created folder. Now you will have a type of type:

  • Shaderpacks - Shader's name - extracted files.

To activate them, go to the game “Settings”.

Then in “Settings of graphics”.

The “Shaders” button should appear here.

You will see a list of all your shaders. In this case, she is alone. Select the mod and click “Ready”.

You have to go into the game and enjoy the new graphics.

If you didn’t succeed, then:

  • Check if the versions of minecraft, Shader and Shaderpaks coincide;
  • Whether the fresh Java is installed;
  • Reboot the computer;
  • Check the serviceability of your game.

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