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Resources / Shaders / Authentic Night Vision

Authentic Night Vision

Makes the game look like night vision action camera footage.

ShadersFree1.21 – 26.x
by KargoDiaz · listed from Modrinth
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Direct download from Modrinth · 34,789 downloads

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What it does

Authentic Night Vision is a shader pack made by KargoDiaz. Makes the game look like night vision action camera footage.

It supports Minecraft 1.21 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 34,789 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Aug 23, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.21

How to install Authentic Night Vision

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick Authentic Night Vision in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft shaders

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Authentic Night Vision compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

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Questions

Does Authentic Night Vision work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Authentic Night Vision supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21.

Is Authentic Night Vision free?

Yes. Authentic Night Vision is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Authentic Night Vision still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Authentic Night Vision?

The closest ones are Visible Invisibility, 0light1levels15 and Trailer Shaders. Compare all alternatives

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