This is ascii shader for minecraft inspired by Acerola's video. Ascii like shader is a cursed and vanilla like pack from 5weetdev. It targets potato-tier hardware and up and runs through Iris or OptiFine on Minecraft 1.17 – 1.21.1. Licensed MIT, so the download is mirrored right here on MineSpecs — no ads, no redirects.

How to install Ascii like shader

1. 1Install a shader loader for Minecraft 1.17 – 1.21.1 — Iris (pairs with Sodium) or OptiFine. Ascii like shader is a shaderpack, so it needs a loader to run.
2. 2Download the Ascii like shader .zip from the button above — keep it zipped. It is mirrored on MineSpecs, so there is no ad-gate or redirect.
3. 3Drop the .zip into your .minecraft/shaderpacks folder (%appdata%\.minecraft\shaderpacks on Windows, ~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/shaderpacks on macOS).
4. 4Launch the game, open Options → Video Settings → Shaders, and select Ascii like shader.

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Performance & what to expect

Ascii like shader is rated potato performance impact. It is the lightest tier in the catalogue — it runs on integrated graphics and older laptops. The look is cursed and vanilla like.

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Ascii like shader is created by 5weetdev and mirrored here under its MIT licence. MineSpecs is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with 5weetdev, Mojang Studios or Microsoft.