Minecraft Shader Pack

Simply Upscaled by timetravelbeard

A very Vanilla high performance shader with live Texture Upscaling/Filtering and optional shadows. Configurable subtly enhanced vanilla feel.

Downloads: 400366 · Followers: 129 · updated 11 months ago · Latest: 5tWalPaN

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About Simply Upscaled

Simply Upscaled is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by timetravelbeard. A very Vanilla high performance shader with live Texture Upscaling/Filtering and optional shadows. Configurable subtly enhanced vanilla feel.

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

Simply Upscaled maintains compatibility with 23 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.2 up to Minecraft 1.21.9. 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, Simply Upscaled is categorized as Potato, Shadows, 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: Simply Upscaled has been downloaded 400.4k times on Modrinth and was updated 11 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that timetravelbeard is actively maintaining Simply Upscaled.

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 (23): 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, 1.12.2

Categories: Potato, Shadows, Vanilla Like

How to install Simply Upscaled

  1. Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.9.
  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 Simply Upscaled appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.

Frequently asked questions about Simply Upscaled

Which Minecraft versions does Simply Upscaled support?

Simply Upscaled lists support for 23 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.9, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.2. 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 Simply Upscaled?

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

Does Simply Upscaled need to be installed on my Minecraft server?

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

Who created Simply Upscaled?

Simply Upscaled is published on Modrinth by timetravelbeard. The project was first published 780 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and timetravelbeard's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.

Is Simply Upscaled still being updated?

Yes — Simply Upscaled was updated 11 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from timetravelbeard generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.

Is Simply Upscaled safe to download from Modrinth?

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

Simply Upscaled has been downloaded 400,366 times (400.4k) on Modrinth and has 129 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 Simply Upscaled use?

Simply Upscaled is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling Simply Upscaled into a modpack.

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Source, safety, and licensing

Simply Upscaled 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 timetravelbeard before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.

License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).

Freshness signal: Simply Upscaled was updated 11 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.

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

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