How to Convert Texture Packs Between Minecraft Versions

Converting Texture Packs Between Minecraft Versions

One of the most frustrating things about Minecraft texture packs is version incompatibility. A pack made for 1.8 might not work on 1.21, and vice versa. PacksMC's free converter solves this problem.

Why Packs Break Between Versions

Mojang frequently changes how textures are structured:

• File paths change - Textures get moved to different folders
• New textures are added - New blocks and items need textures
• Format changes - The pack.mcmeta format version needs updating
• Model changes - Item and block models get restructured

Using PacksMC's Converter

1. Go to packsmc.com/converter
2. Upload your pack - Drag and drop your .zip file
3. Select target version - Choose which Minecraft version you want to play on
4. Convert - Click convert and wait a few seconds
5. Download - Get your converted pack ready to use

What the Converter Does

• Remaps texture file paths to match the target version
• Updates the pack.mcmeta with the correct pack format number
• Handles renamed textures (e.g., grass_top to grass_block_top)
• Preserves custom textures that do not need conversion
• Maintains folder structure and pack integrity

Automatic Conversion on PacksMC

When creators upload packs to PacksMC, our system automatically generates downloads for all supported Minecraft versions. This means as a downloader, you usually do not need to convert manually - just select your version on the pack's download page.

Limitations

• Custom models may need manual adjustment
• Some very old packs (pre-1.6) may have compatibility issues
• Animated textures might need their .mcmeta animation files updated
• Shader-dependent textures are not affected by the converter