Preliminary information
Prima di enter the dettaglio della procedura su how to create texture packs for minecraft, I think it might interest you to know more about this possibility.
Well, as already mentioned above, the texture they are nothing but gods visual elements going to change the game world look. For example, you can change the default texture with those in HD, so as to make more detailed the visual impact of the game (as I explained to you in another tutorial), or you can simply create customized visual content to give a touch of originality to the game.
Put simply, we are talking about two-dimensional images which are applied on three-dimensional models, thus forming the visual elements that the player can admire on the screen. To understand even better what has just been stated, you can also find an example of texture in my guide on how to have the cape in Minecraft.
In any case, the goal of this tutorial is to allow you to modify game elements with textures created directly by you. To give you a concrete example, users often want to change the elements present in the game.
For example, some people want to enter the own initial on the clothing or change the color of an element. In short, the only limit to the possibilities offered by the textures is the imagination and in this guide I will show you how to express yourself creatively on Minecraft through this tool.
How to create a Texture Pack for Minecraft
After the necessary premises above, I would say that you are ready to take action and create your own texture pack in Minecraft. Below you will find all the relevant information.
Find the Texture Pack folder
As explained in the introductory chapter of the tutorial, Minecraft users can customize the elements present within the game world through texture packs. For this reason, the first thing to do is to find the folder dedicated to the default textures, which will be used as a base. The version of the game I am referring to is that Java by PC.
Well, come on Windows the path to follow is C: Users [username] AppDataRoaming.minecraftversions [version], while on MacOS is ~ / Library / Application Support / minecraft / versions / [version]. If you can't reach the path on Windows, I invite you to check out my tutorial on how to view hidden folders.
Once in the folder dedicated to Minecraft version you usually play, you will find a jar file. At this point, it is necessary extract the files present within the latter. To do this, you can use any zip file program, such as 7-Zip o WinRAR.
To give you a concrete example, I will explain how to proceed from Windows using 7-Zip. Once the jar file is identified, in my case 1.16.1.jar, right click on it and select items Open with> Choose another app from the context menu. Then select 7-Zip File Manager and click sul pulsating OK.
The jar file will then be opened with the indicated program. Go, therefore, on the path assets> minecraft and enter the folder textures. Then select the latter and click on the button first Extract and in no time his quello OK, perhaps extracting the folder on the desktop to always have it at hand.
Create a Texture Pack
Perfect, now you have the default texture pack. At this point, the “highlight” has arrived: the phase of creation of the texture package.
To take a look at images, just open the folder textures and enter one of the folders contained within it, which represent the various elements present in the game. For example, entering the folder item you will find the default textures for all objects which are usually found in the in-game inventory.
Choose, therefore, theobject you want to edit and open its image with a editor any, for example Paint on Windows, if you do not have particular graphic skills. Alternatively, I recommend that you take a look at my guide to programs for editing images.
This is where yours comes into play fantasy, since you can modify all objects present within Minecraft. Count that we are talking about very small images, so you need to use the mode view zoom (I recommend, do not change the images in terms of size) and it is also difficult to insert some elements, such as photos, inside them, so it is better to just apply small aesthetic changes.
The simplest change to make is, of course, the one involving the colour object, but there are actually many other changes that can be made. To give you a concrete example, I have decided to modify the diamond breastplate placing the your language flag (remember to edit the file in the path as well models> armor to complete the modification in the case of reinforcements). Also, I have blue colored bread and I put a my photo instead of the moon.
Once you have done all the changes appropriate, remember to save him. At this point, it's time to put the modified textures into Minecraft.
To proceed, create a new folder and name it, for example, Modified texture packs. Then move the folder textures inside the one you just created. Then create a text file called pack.mcmeta (be careful that it is just a .mcmeta as an extension and not .txt). On Windows, you may need to press on the item Show, present at the top of File Explorer, and check the box Extensions file names.
Once the .mcmeta file with any text editor (eg. Notepad), inside it you will have to enter information about the type of package and its Description. The number of the package format it depends on Minecraft version at your disposal. For example, I used the 1.16.1 of the game and, therefore, the format is the 5.
If you are also using this version of the game, you can insert the following code into the text file: {"pack": {"pack_format": 5, "description": "Texture Pack configurehow"}}. Of course, you can change the description however you like. If you want more information on how you can further edit this file, I recommend that you consult the Minecraft wiki (in English).
Once you have finished editing the file. Go back inside the texture folder and extract the folder into the latter assets present inside the jar file of the Minecraft version what have you chosen. You can do it all the same way you extracted the texture one in the previous chapter. After that, you will have to replace the default texture folder with the one you just edited. Eventually, you will need to have the path assets> minecraft> textures (modified).
Once this is done, you need to create a ZIP file containing the folder assets, which contains the two folders above (one inside the other), and the pack.mcmeta you created earlier. After that, move the compressed file in path C: Users [username] AppDataRoaming.minecraftresourcepacks on Windows or in the path ~ / Library / Application Support / minecraft / resourcepacks on MacOS.
At this point, start Minecraft, obviously in the right version, and create a new game in Creative mode. Then press the button Esc of the keyboard and go in the path Options> Resource Packs. If everything has been done correctly, you will find yours texture pack.
Then press on it and you will see that it will come moved to the right. After that, click to 2 times higher on the button Done, wait for the eventual loading and you will have the texture pack available within the game.
At this point, just press the button E on the keyboard and search for the elements you have changed using thecompass icon present at the top right. Alternatively, if you have changed aspects of the game environment, such as the Moon, just wait for it to appear.
Great, now you know everything there is to know about the possibility of create modified texture packs in Java version of Minecraft per PC.
How to create a Texture Pack for Minecraft PE
How do you say? Are you wondering how to create a Texture Pack for the version of Minecraft for mobile devices? Don't worry, I'll tell you how to do it right away. But I warn you: you will need a PC.
Well, to proceed you have to start from default texture pack for the Bedrock version of the game (i.e. the version of Minecraft for Windows 10, smartphones, tablets and video game consoles). To download the latter, just connect to the official Minecraft website, scroll down the page and click on the link resource packs.
In this way, the file will be downloaded Vanilla_Resource_Pack_ [version] .zip, obviously compatible with thelatest version of the game for mobile devices. At this point, extract the .zip file, perhaps on the desktop for greater convenience.
You will see several folders appear, including this one textures. Perfect, now the method to proceed to modify the images contained in it is exactly what I showed you in the chapter dedicated to the Java version of Minecraft.
However, there are differences with the PC instructions. In fact, in this case the file to be modified is that manifest.json: I suggest you open it with a text editor (Eg. Block notes) and simply change the variables Description e name.
Also, in the end, you have to change the format of the ZIP file (which in this case contains all the folders you extracted) in .mcpack and copy it inside the memory of your mobile device. For more details, I recommend that you consult my guide on how to transfer files from PC to phone.
Once that's done, you need to go to your mobile device and use a File Manager which allows you to open the .mcpack file directly with Minecraft. For example, I have used FX File Explorer, downloadable for free from the Google Play Store or from alternative stores.
Once the latter is open, go to the folder where you saved the .mcpack file, hold down on it and tap on thethree dots icon and later on the voice Open With. Finally, click on the icon of Minecraft, grant theautorizzazione and the game will open and confirm that the texture pack has been imported.
Once the game has started, tap the button Settings, go to the card Global resources, expand the item MY PACKAGES, do tap sul custom texture pack and premium tasto activate.
At this point, go back to the main menu and go to the path Play> Create New> New World> Create New World and choose the mode Creative. After that, move to the tab Resource packs and expand the entry MY PACKAGES. So, tap on yours customized package and press pulsating activate.
Perfect, now all you have to do is press the button Crea to start playing. If everything has been done correctly, you will find items you have edited. To search for them, just press on three dots present at the bottom right, tap on thelens icon on the left and type the nome dell'elemento that you have edited.
If, on the other hand, you have changed elements of theenvironment, it will be enough for you run around the map to notice the changes. Great, now you have learned correctly to express your creativity through i texture pack for Minecraft, both for the PC version and for the mobile device version.
Since you are a fan of the Mojang title, to conclude, I would advise you to take a look at the page of my site dedicated to Minecraft, where you can find several tutorials that could be for you.
Come create Texture Pack Minecraft
