A shader based on the original style, which can add outline for game object and make the graphics more cartoonish. Made by LoongLy, it leans cartoon / vanilla-like and ships shadows. Expect it to run comfortably from low-tier hardware upward, on Minecraft 1.7 – 26.2 via Iris or OptiFine. Licensed MIT, so the download is mirrored right here on MineSpecs — no ads, no redirects.

How to install Outline Shader

1. 1Install a shader loader for Minecraft 1.17 – 26.3 — Iris (pairs with Sodium) or OptiFine. Outline Shader is a shaderpack, so it needs a loader to run.
2. 2Download the Outline 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 Outline Shader.

First time? How to install Minecraft shaders

Performance & what to expect

Outline Shader is rated low performance impact. It is comfortable on entry-level dedicated GPUs at a normal render distance. It renders shadows. The look is cartoon and vanilla like.

More cartoon shaders

Fluffy Fancy Cloudsby Water_Puddletuvefe aura warp liminalPotato impact · by tuvefefVerdantLightLow impact · by Player9753193LumeauPotato impact · by Neoz30Dithering3DPotato impact · by cedr0uDitherpunkLow impact · by simonkman

Outline Shader is created by LoongLy and mirrored here under its MIT licence. MineSpecs is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with LoongLy, Mojang Studios or Microsoft.