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To install shaders in "Minecraft: Java Edition," you'll have to download a free program known as OptiFine. Once OptiFine has been installed, you'll be able to move the shader files to the appropriate folder on your computer. Shaders in Minecraft can improve the look of your game but they also make it more difficult to play. "Minecraft" isn't appealing at first glance. It looks more like a place made of Legos than anything else, with sharp blocks placed by huge sticks. Shaders are a popular effort by thousands of players. Shaders change how lighting works in "Minecraft," which sounds simple, but can completely alter the way the game plays like. When you begin playing with shaders, you might be wondering how you got by without them. It's easy to install shaders within Minecraft. MPSERVERS Here's how you can locate shaders, download them and install them in your game. Important: Shaders can only be installed if you're playing "Minecraft Java Edition". This is the most well-known version for PCs and is the only version available for Linux and Mac users. There are more differences between "Java" and "Bedrock Edition" by checking out our article "'Minecraft Java' vs. "Bedrock": A comprehensive breakdown of Minecraft's two major versions and which one to buy." Where can I download and find Shaders for Minecraft Shaders are among the most downloaded downloads on the internet. There are dozens of websites to get them from. We recommend CurseForge.com which is possibly the most popular site for "Minecraft" mods and shaders. ShadersMods.com also has helpful categories like "psychedelic," popular" and realistic. Once you've found a shader that looks appealing, check that it's compatible with the version of "Minecraft" that you are running, download the file, and save it in the location you can easily grab it later. Do not open the file. How do you install 'Minecraft shaders' Two steps are needed to install shaders in Minecraft. The first step installing OptiFine is a single step. Once you've completed that you're ready to go. OptiFine can be set up OptiFine is an application that is free and third-party that allows you to fine tune and customize "Minecraft's" graphics. The method of installing and configure it will differ depending on the mod you are using "Minecraft" mods, but these are the basic steps. 1. Download OptiFine from the website's downloads page, ensuring you choose the OptiFine version that corresponds with the version of "Minecraft" you run. Save the file somewhere it can be found it easily. Important: If you would like to use OptiFine mods, save the file to your "mods" folder and then skip to step 3. 2. Double-click the.jar file that you downloaded to run the installer. Click "Install." OptiFine will be installed successfully. 3. Open the Minecraft Launcher app. Click "Play" to open the Minecraft Launcher app. Now, we'll install the shader files installed. Move your shader files 1. From the familiar "Minecraft" screen, select "Options," and then "Video Settings." 2. You should now see some new settings. Click "Shaders ..." 3. In the lower-right corner, select "Shaders Folder." This will open the folder in which all your shader files are stored. 4. Download the shader files that you downloaded and transfer them into this folder. Don't zip them again. 5. When you return to the Shaders page, you should see the newly added shaders listed. If not, close"Minecraft"and open it again. How to disable or enable "Minecraft" shaders while playing If you notice that certain shaders do not work well on your computer, or you do not like the way they look, here's how to enable or disable shaders when you're playing without having to delete the files outright. 1. While playing While playing, press the "Esc" key to pull up the Menu screen. 2. Similar to the way you added the shaders: click "Options ..."" then "Video Settings ..."" and "Shaders ..." 3. To switch between shaders you can only have one pack active at once. Select the shader that interests you from the list. Then, click "Done." 4. To turn off shaders completely to completely turn off shaders, simply select "OFF" at the top of the Shaders page, and then click "Done." What should you do if your computer cannot handle 'Minecraft shaders' Shaders make "Minecraft" more graphically intensive, to the point where older graphics cards may struggle to keep up. As you're upgrading "Minecraft," keep aware of how your computer is handling the new demands. If your computer is experiencing trouble with shaders, you can allocate more memory to "Minecraft". You can easily allocate more RAM using the"Minecraft"Launcher. Another solution if you find your frame rates are dropping when using shaders is to modify other settings with OptiFine. OptiFine provides quick summaries by hovering your cursor over the additional settings for video. This will provide an explanation of how various changes affect your game and what settings make it most efficient. But, be aware that not everything OptiFine suggests is suitable for your particular computer and hardware. Test out changes one at a time, and pull up the debug menu using the F3 key (Fn + F3 on Mac) to check your frame rate as you try different settings. You could also try to find a shader application that requires less memory. Some skilled developers will release different versions of their shader packs, built for different types of computers.