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Outline Shader

A shader based on the original style, which can add outline for game object and make the graphics more cartoonish

ShadersFree1.8 – 26.x
by LoongLy · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Outline Shader is a shader pack made by LoongLy. A shader based on the original style, which can add outline for game object and make the graphics more cartoonish.

It supports Minecraft 1.8 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 33,926 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Feb 4, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.161.131.121.8

How to install Outline Shader

  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 Outline Shader 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, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

Outline Shader compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Outline Shaderthe one you looked at34K1.8 – 26.xFeb 4, 2026Free
Vanilletix Shadersara_mat379K1.13 – 26.xMay 11, 2026Free
Super Duper VanillaEldeston8.3M1.13 – 1.21Jul 8, 2025Free
Aurora's ShadersCrafterAurora949K1.20 – 1.21Mar 28, 2025Free

Questions

Does Outline Shader work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Outline Shader supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.13, 1.12, 1.8.

Is Outline Shader free?

Yes. Outline Shader is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Outline Shader still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Outline Shader?

The closest ones are Vanilletix Shaders, Super Duper Vanilla and Aurora's Shaders. Compare all alternatives

Alternatives to Outline Shader

Aurora's ShadersShaders · 1.20 – 1.21

Based on Complimentary Unbound, a beautifully colorful Vanilla+ shader meant for making the game look good while maintaining good performance and vanilla feel.

Free948,697 downloads
Tricked ShadersShaders · 1.8 – 26.x

Based on Mellow Shader, a modified version to reduce brightness and make the game look better while maintaining good performance and vanilla feel.

Free95,467 downloads
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