Minecraft Shader Pack
Pixel Perfect by epcr
Improves visuals without interrupting gameplay
Downloads: 738138 · Followers: 155 · updated 2 years ago · Latest: yClZbuaO
About Pixel Perfect
Pixel Perfect is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by epcr. Improves visuals without interrupting gameplay
On the technical side, Pixel Perfect ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Pixel Perfect maintains compatibility with 14 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.19 up to Minecraft 1.21.1. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, Pixel Perfect is categorized as Fantasy, Foliage, and Vanilla Like. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: Pixel Perfect has been downloaded 738.1k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 years ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that epcr is actively maintaining Pixel Perfect.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine
Supported Minecraft versions (14): 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19
Categories: Fantasy, Foliage, Vanilla Like
How to install Pixel Perfect
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.1.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check Pixel Perfect appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about Pixel Perfect
Which Minecraft versions does Pixel Perfect support?
Pixel Perfect lists support for 14 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.1, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.19. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run Pixel Perfect?
Pixel Perfect publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping Pixel Perfect into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does Pixel Perfect need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
Pixel Perfect is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add Pixel Perfect.
Who created Pixel Perfect?
Pixel Perfect is published on Modrinth by epcr. The project was first published 1181 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and epcr's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is Pixel Perfect still being updated?
Yes — Pixel Perfect was updated 2 years ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from epcr generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is Pixel Perfect safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that epcr uploads for Pixel Perfect. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading Pixel Perfect directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is Pixel Perfect?
Pixel Perfect has been downloaded 738,138 times (738.1k) on Modrinth and has 155 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.
What license does Pixel Perfect use?
Pixel Perfect is distributed under the GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Pixel Perfect into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
Pixel Perfect is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from epcr before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: GPL-3.0 — copyleft open source license (LGPL-3.0-or-later).
Freshness signal: Pixel Perfect was updated 2 years ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit epcr's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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