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MC Paint

Datapack that lets you create and place custom paintings in-game

Resource packsFree1.19 – 26.x
by Eroxen · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

MC Paint is a resource pack made by Eroxen. Datapack that lets you create and place custom paintings in-game.

It supports Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 145,683 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Nov 3, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.19

Release history

MC Paint has had 23 releases on Modrinth since Oct 31, 2023. 6 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.10.0+mod, released on Nov 3, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.3. It runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. The download is 4.8 MB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.10.0+modNov 3, 202626.3Release
1.10.0Nov 3, 202626.3Release
1.9.0+modJul 3, 202626.2Release
1.9.0Jul 3, 202626.2Release
1.7.0+modDec 19, 20251.21.11Release

Latest release on GitHub

MC Paint is open source. Its newest release on GitHub is Version 0.8, published on Jul 19, 2023.

Added:

  • settings menu
  • computer link to image converter website

Changed:

  • Bounding boxes don't show up when not looking at clickable UI elements
  • File names cannot exceed 32 characters

Fixed:

  • 4-wide painting backgrounds were offset
Description from the author on Modrinth

MC Paint

Welcome to MC Paint! For a full explanation of all content, check out the official wiki.

MC Paint is a datapack that lets you create custom paintings in-game. It does this by making use of text displays with a custom font to render coloured text as the pixels of a custom drawing. The datapack is designed to be simple to use, and fully survival-friendly.

Create your own art gallery!

The pack adds a Studio block, which lets you create paintings. You can also export these as Custom Paintings which you can place anywhere, even on floors and ceilings! There are also many customisation options which lets you decorate in just the right way for you.

What mysteries unfold in this treacherous swamp?

You can use MC Paint in 6 different languages!

FAQ

Where can I find the resource pack on Modrinth?

Clicking the green download button on Modrinth only downloads the datapack. To find the resource pack, click on the version, scroll down to 'Files', and download the resource pack.

Written by Eroxen. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install MC Paint

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

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move MC Paint to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.19 – 26.x. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does MC Paint work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. MC Paint supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19.

Is MC Paint free?

Yes. MC Paint is free to download from Modrinth.

Is MC Paint still updated?

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

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