Learn how to download, install, and configure Minecraft shaders to make your Minecraft worlds look stunning.

Image via OptiFine.net Shaders need another mod in order to run properly: OptiFine, which are often seen in famous Minecraft streams and videos in order to zoom in on far away structures.

Optifine is a usful mod (Image via Pelegit) One of the absolute necessities for running the game with shaders is Optifine. Optfine is a mod that allows players to run shaders with Minecraft.

Here, you can learn how to install both Optifine and shaders in Minecraft.

Steps to download and install Minecraft 1.21.5 Shaders Before you install the shaders, you will need the mod that enables the shader support. The 2 popular choices include Iris Shaders and OptiFine.