Minecraft Shader Pack

PixelCraft Shaders by SpacEagle17

PixelCraft Shaders is a Complementary Shaders edit aiming to replicate pixel art. Every screenshot is a new piece of art brought to life!

Downloads: 142212 · Followers: 144 · updated 1 year ago · Latest: M8PnRxP6

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About PixelCraft Shaders

PixelCraft Shaders is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by SpacEagle17. PixelCraft Shaders is a Complementary Shaders edit aiming to replicate pixel art. Every screenshot is a new piece of art brought to life!

On the technical side, PixelCraft Shaders ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.

PixelCraft Shaders maintains compatibility with 83 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.10 up to Minecraft 26.2. 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, PixelCraft Shaders is categorized as Cartoon, Colored Lighting, and Shadows. 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: PixelCraft Shaders has been downloaded 142.2k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 year ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that SpacEagle17 is actively maintaining PixelCraft Shaders.

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 (83): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.9.4, 1.9.3, 1.9.2, 1.9.1, 1.9, 1.8.9, 1.8.8, 1.8.7, 1.8.6, 1.8.5, 1.8.4, 1.8.3, 1.8.2, 1.8.1, 1.8, 1.7.9, 1.7.8, 1.7.7, 1.7.6, 1.7.5, 1.7.4, 1.7.3, 1.7.2, 1.7.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 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, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1, 1.12, 1.11.2, 1.11.1, 1.11, 1.10.2, 1.10.1, 1.10

Categories: Cartoon, Colored Lighting, Shadows

How to install PixelCraft Shaders

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
  2. Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
  3. Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check PixelCraft Shaders appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about PixelCraft Shaders

Which Minecraft versions does PixelCraft Shaders support?

PixelCraft Shaders lists support for 83 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.10. 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 PixelCraft Shaders?

PixelCraft Shaders publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping PixelCraft Shaders into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.

Does PixelCraft Shaders need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

PixelCraft Shaders is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add PixelCraft Shaders.

Who created PixelCraft Shaders?

PixelCraft Shaders is published on Modrinth by SpacEagle17. The project was first published 548 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and SpacEagle17's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is PixelCraft Shaders still being updated?

Yes — PixelCraft Shaders was updated 1 year ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from SpacEagle17 generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is PixelCraft Shaders safe to download from Modrinth?

Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that SpacEagle17 uploads for PixelCraft Shaders. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading PixelCraft Shaders 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 PixelCraft Shaders?

PixelCraft Shaders has been downloaded 142,212 times (142.2k) on Modrinth and has 144 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 PixelCraft Shaders use?

PixelCraft Shaders is distributed under the MPL — weak copyleft open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling PixelCraft Shaders into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

PixelCraft Shaders 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 SpacEagle17 before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: MPL — weak copyleft open source license (LicenseRef-Complementary-License).

Freshness signal: PixelCraft Shaders was updated 1 year ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

Author profile: Visit SpacEagle17's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.

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