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Resources / Shaders / Black And White Shaders

Black And White Shaders

Cinematic grayscale shader pack

ShadersFree1.16 – 26.x
by Duucked · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Black And White Shaders is a shader pack made by Duucked. Cinematic grayscale shader pack.

It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 12,063 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Jul 8, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Black And White Shaders has had 3 releases on Modrinth since May 13, 2026. 3 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 3.0, released on Jul 8, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.16.5 – 26.2. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 5 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
3.0Jul 8, 20261.16.5 – 26.2Release
2.0.0Jun 20, 20261.16.5 – 26.2Release
1.0.0May 13, 20261.16.5 – 26.1.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

🎬 Black and White Shaders

Transform your Minecraft world into a timeless, cinematic noir experience! Black and White Shaders removes bright colors to deliver a high-contrast, atmospheric aesthetic without sacrificing performance.

🌟 Key Features

🎥 Noir & Retro Aesthetic – Crisp black-and-white visuals with tuned contrast.

⚡ High FPS Friendly – Lightweight code designed for maximum performance.

⚙️ Customizable – Easily tweak contrast and more to your liking.

🔌 Compatibility

  • OptiFine: Fully Supported 🟢
  • Iris Shaders: Fully Supported 🟢
  • Minecraft Versions: 1.16 - 1.21+ 🟢

💬 Feedback & Bug Reports

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Feel free to leave a comment! Enjoying the shader? Consider dropping a Like ❤️ and sharing it with friends!

Written by Duucked. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Black And White Shaders

  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 Black And White Shaders 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
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 14, 2026)

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Questions

Does Black And White Shaders work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Black And White Shaders supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16.

Is Black And White Shaders free?

Yes. Black And White Shaders is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Black And White Shaders still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Black And White Shaders?

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