Here's how to install shaders
for Minecraft Java Edition.
Use the clickable sections below
to keep track of what step you're on
throughout this video.
To download shaders,
you'll need to install a mod called OptiFine.
OptiFine is a commonly used Minecraft optimization mod.
It allows Minecraft to run faster and look better
with full support for HD textures
and includes various configuration options.
Check the description below
for a separate tutorial on downloading OptiFine.
Once OptiFine is downloaded, open the file.
To do so, you will need to have Java
installed onto your computer.
You'll need to head over to Java.com
and install it from there.
After opening the file using Java,
just click on "Install."
After doing so, OptiFine is automatically installed
into your .Minecraft folder and Minecraft launcher.
You can open up the Minecraft launcher
and make sure that OptiFine is selected
on the bottom left.
Once it's been selected,
click on "PLAY" to launch the game.
To make sure OptiFine has been installed correctly,
check the bottom left of your game screen
to make sure it says "Modded."
This might not show for older versions of OptiFine,
so there's another way to check.
Go to "Options," then "Video Settings,"
and if you can see a shaders option available,
it means OptiFine has been successfully installed.
If you click the shaders option,
it will lead you to this page here.
This is where all the shader packs you have installed
will be displayed.
You can click the shaders folder option
on the bottom left here
to access the shaders folder on your computer.
Or if you're on Windows,
you can also go to the search bar
on the bottom left of your desktop
and then type "%appdata%" then hit "Enter."
After that, you'll need to double-click on ".minecraft."
You can find all the files
related to your Minecraft game here,
including the shader packs folder.
And this is where you'll need to add your shader packs.
There are many kinds of shader packs you can choose from.
Once you've picked one,
download it and add it to the shader packs folder.
Then make sure you have that shader pack
selected in the game by going to the shaders option
in video settings.
If you wish to use shaders with mods,
all you need to do
is add OptiFine to your mods folder
alongside your mods.