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Transparent

Allows resource packs to make certain entities support transparency.

ModsFree1.16 – 1.21
by Trikzon · listed from Modrinth
Download › Install with the launcher

Opens Modrinth · 5,296,648 downloads there

Transparent screenshot 1

What it does

Allows resource packs to make certain entities support transparency.

Transparent is a resource made by Trikzon. It supports Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21. It has been downloaded 5,296,648 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on May 28, 2025.

Supported versions

1.211.201.191.181.171.16

Release history

Transparent has had 87 releases on Modrinth since Jun 14, 2022. None of them came out in the past year. The newest is 21.5.0-fabric, released on May 28, 2025. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.5. It runs on Fabric and Quilt. The download is 35 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
21.5.0-fabricMay 28, 20251.21.5Release
21.5.0-neoforgeMay 28, 20251.21.5Release
21.4.1-fabricMay 28, 20251.21.4Release
21.4.1-neoforgeMay 28, 20251.21.4Release
21.4.0-fabricMay 27, 20251.21.4Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Transparent allows resource packs to give certain entities textures with transparent (or translucent) pixels. To use, simply install the mod and use or create a resource pack that gives one of the supported entities a transparent texture.

Resource pack used in the above image: BwW Texturepack.

Officially supports Paintings++ Mod!

Supported Entities

Entity · Enabled By Default · Reason · Versions
Armor Stand · true · 1.19.4+
End Crystal · true
End Crystal Beam · true · 1.21+
Item Frame · true
Painting · true
Player Cape · true · 1.21+
Player Armor · true · 1.21+
Beacon Beam · false · Enabling transparency causes render layer bugs.

If you want another entity to be supported by this mod, please let me know on Discord or GitHub Issues.

Configuration

In order to change the default configuration, paste the following json file content into a file in your resource pack located at /assets/transparent/transparent.json.

{
"armor_stand": true,
"beacon_beam": false,
"end_crystal": true,
"end_crystal_beam": true,
"item_frame": true,
"painting": true,
"player_cape": true,
"player_armor": true
}


Report any issues on GitHub. Chat on Discord in the #transparent channel.

Support the development of my mods on Ko-fi.

Written by Trikzon. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Transparent

  1. This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.

  2. Install Fabric, Quilt, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.16 – 1.21.

  3. Add the mods it needs: Ash API.

  4. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  5. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  6. With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for Transparent and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16
Runs on
Fabric, Quilt, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client only (your game)
Edition
Java
Needs
Ash API
License
GPL
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

Transparent compared with similar ones Compare all alternatives

ResourceDownloadsVersionsLast updatePrice
Transparentthe one you looked at5.3M1.16 – 1.21May 28, 2025Free
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OptiGUIopekope227.6M1.18 – 26.x3 days agoFree
Draggable Listsmrmelon545.2M1.19 – 1.21Aug 27, 2025Free

Questions

Does Transparent work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Transparent free?

Yes. Transparent is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Transparent client-side or server-side?

Client-side. Transparent goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.

Does Transparent need anything else?

Yes: Ash API. Install it before Transparent.

Is Transparent still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to Transparent?

The closest ones are Entity Texture Features, OptiGUI and Draggable Lists. Compare all alternatives

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OptiGUIMods · 1.18 – 26.x

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