How to Install Texture Packs

Follow these step-by-step instructions to install texture packs on Java Edition or Bedrock Edition.

Java Edition

Download the .zip file for the texture pack you want to install. Do not extract the zip file.

Launch Minecraft Java Edition and go to the main menu.

Click Options, then Resource Packs. You will see a list of available and active packs.

Click 'Open Pack Folder' at the bottom of the screen. This opens the resourcepacks directory.

Copy or move the downloaded .zip file into the resourcepacks folder.

Go back to Minecraft. The pack should appear in the 'Available' column. Click the arrow to move it to 'Selected'.

Click 'Done' and the texture pack will be applied to your game. You may need to restart for some packs.

Download the .mcpack file for the texture pack you want to install.

Double-click or tap the .mcpack file. Minecraft Bedrock Edition should open automatically and import the pack.

Go to Settings > Global Resources to apply the pack to all worlds, or edit a specific world and go to Resource Packs.

Find the pack in 'My Packs' and tap Activate. Move it to the top of the list for priority.

The texture pack is now active. Enter your world to see the changes.

Higher resolution packs (128x and above) may require OptiFine, Iris, or Sodium for smooth performance.
Always back up your worlds before installing new packs, especially if using packs with custom models.
You can stack multiple texture packs. Packs higher in the list take priority for overlapping textures.
If a pack looks broken, check that it matches your Minecraft version. Newer packs may not work with older versions.
For the best experience with realistic packs, use a shader pack alongside your texture pack.
Some packs include OptiFine-only features like connected textures (CTM). These require OptiFine to work.