OpenShad is a public-domain shader built to be approachable and hackable, with pleasant bloom and a light fantasy grade. A great starting point for tinkerers and a pretty pick for everyone else.

How to install OpenShad

1. 1Install a shader loader for Minecraft 1.7.2 – 1.21 — Iris (pairs with Sodium) or OptiFine.OpenShad is a shaderpack, so it needs a loader to run.
2. 2Download the OpenShad .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 OpenShad.

Performance & what to expect

OpenShad is rated low performance impact. It is comfortable on entry-level dedicated GPUs at a normal render distance. It renders bloom. The look is fantasy.

More fantasy shaders

Soft MemoryPotato impact · by IslandAggravatingUnbound Visual +Medium impact · by CornXXVerdantLight ProMedium impact · by Player9753193Dark Fantasy ShaderLow impact · by _GodlyCowRealistic DarkLow impact · by dairycultistSoftShade ShaderLow impact · by PikaCat

OpenShad is created by WavinGraphics and mirrored here under its CC0-1.0 licence. MineSpecs is an unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with WavinGraphics, Mojang Studios or Microsoft.