Here's how to install Optifine
for Minecraft on PC.
In this video, we'll cover the essentials
to get Optifine running on your Minecraft install.
Use the clickable sections to keep track
of what step you're on in this tutorial.
To get started, navigate to Optifine.net
and hit "Downloads."
On that page, you can grab the latest version
of Optifine available.
If prompted in your browser,
confirm the download by accepting.
After confirming the file,
head to your downloads folder
and open the Optifine installer.
When you click on the file, it may fail to open,
as there is not an application installed to handle it.
If that happens, then we'll need to install Java.
Head to Java.com and hit the red download button
on the landing page.
Your download will appear in the browser
and on your downloads page.
Open that file up to start the quick install.
With Java installed, let's continue
to get Optifine running on our PC.
Open the installer file from before.
When this page pops up, click "Install."
With the confirmation dialogue up,
we can now close the installer
and delete the file if you want.
Now start up your Minecraft launcher.
In the bottom left next to the play button,
you should see the Optifine profile loaded.
If not, click the small arrow to open the list
of installs and click Optifine.
If Optifine doesn't appear in this list,
head to installations on the top,
then click the "New" plus button.
Give this install a name,
then click the version drop-down.
Choose Optifine and then confirm the install.
Click "Play" to get into our Minecraft game.
Once loaded, head to the settings page.
If you see new features
like shaders and animation settings,
you'll know Optifine is running successfully.
Scroll through the submenus to change a variety
of graphics settings to improve your FPS,
such as cloud rendering and shadow detail.