How to Use the PacksMC Texture Designer

Creating Custom Textures with PacksMC Designer

The PacksMC Texture Designer is a free, browser-based tool that lets you create and edit Minecraft textures without any external software. Whether you want to tweak an existing texture or build a pack from scratch, the Designer has you covered.

Getting Started

1. Open the Designer - Navigate to packsmc.com/designer
2. Choose your canvas - Select what type of texture you want to create (block, item, sword, etc.)
3. Pick your resolution - Choose between 16x, 32x, 64x, or 128x
4. Start creating - Use the pixel editor to draw your texture

Key Features

• Pixel-perfect editor - Draw individual pixels with precision
• Color picker - Full RGB/HSL color selection with saved palettes
• Layers - Work with multiple layers like in professional image editors
• Templates - Start from existing Minecraft textures as a base
• Undo/Redo - Full history of your changes
• Export - Download as individual textures or full resource packs

Tips for Better Textures

• Study the defaults - Minecraft's default textures use clever shading techniques worth learning from
• Use consistent lighting - Most Minecraft textures assume light comes from the top-left
• Limit your palette - Using fewer colors often looks better than using many
• Add subtle noise - Pure flat colors can look boring. Add slight color variation
• Test in-game - Always load your textures in Minecraft to see how they look in 3D

Publishing Your Pack

Once you are happy with your textures, you can:

1. Export as a .zip resource pack
2. Upload directly to PacksMC
3. Share with the community for feedback
4. Add it to a community collection