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Modrinth · Minecraft modpack
Thumbnailing
A collection of mods designed to enhance your Minecraft thumbnail design workflow.
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Quick answer
Which Thumbnailing release should I use?
Latest stable file Thumbnailing 2.3.0
Game version 1.21.11
Loader Fabric 0.19.2
Thumbnailing 2.3.0 is a complete pack release for 1.21.11 with Fabric 0.19.2. Install it as its own launcher instance. If the creator publishes a separate server file, make sure it names this exact pack release. 32 mods in this pack file.
Pack setup
How should I set up Thumbnailing for players and a server?
Use Thumbnailing 2.3.0 as the pack version. Install the pack as its own launcher instance. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file, so check the release notes before setting up a dedicated server. Do not upload the ordinary client folder blindly.
Client instance Install Thumbnailing 2.3.0
Dedicated server setup Match Thumbnailing 2.3.0
Pack loader Fabric 0.19.2
A pack is a matched client and server setup, not one mod with an install-side label. Keep its release, loader, manifest and overrides together.
Referenced mods 32
Client only 17
Server only 1
Not labelled 14
These numbers come from the pack file you chose. “Not labelled” means we don’t know which side it belongs on—not that it is safe everywhere. The file count is not a RAM estimate.
What are the server requirements for Thumbnailing?
Thumbnailing 2.3.0. Change the pack release and its contents or setup may change too.
The selected pack release is Thumbnailing 2.3.0. That file is for Minecraft 1.21.11 with Fabric 0.19.2. It contains 32 mod projects. The creator’s listing does not name a separate server file. Check their notes before using one, and do not upload an ordinary client folder or rebuild the pack mod by mod. A file count cannot tell us the right RAM, CPU or storage; size the server for the players and world you actually run.
About this project
What kind of pack is Thumbnailing?
The definitive Minecraft thumbnail design modpack.
Crafted by a thumbnail designer, for thumbnail designers.
This pack includes the essential tools needed to pose characters, build scenes, capture clean renders, and produce professional thumbnails with speed and consistency.
Features
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| NPC Studio | Spawn, pose, and animate NPCs for character setups. |
| Bobby | Load and render distant chunks for cinematic backgrounds. |
| Optimization Suite | Tweaked for high FPS and shader-friendly performance. |
| DMS | Generate depth maps for realistic atmospheric fog, lens blur, and depth-based effects. |
| NMS | Render normal maps to easily shade and relight characters for dramatic lighting. |
| WEM | Render white-masked entities to quickly cut out characters in thumbnails. |
| BDS | Render shadows and ambient occlusion while keeping vanilla style intact. |
| WorldGen Enhancements | Four terrain presets for building dramatic scenes and environment compositions. |
NPC Studio Guide
FAQ
How do I use NPC Studio?
Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3lGA7y5b9oThe NPC Wand isn't working. How do I fix it?
Hold "alt" to bring up the axiom options menu, and ensure the "Tinker" option on the left of the menu is disabled. If that doesn't fix it, please join the MDH Discord: https://discord.gg/uE7gFcZ7QBCan I use this modpack to make commercial thumbnails?
Yes — commercial use is allowed. You can create and monetize thumbnails, videos, streams, and artwork made using this modpack. However, you may not reupload or redistribute the modpack by another name.How does this compare to software like Blender or Blockbench?
Blender is more powerful, but it comes with a steep learning curve and slow workflow for quick scene iteration. This modpack is optimized for speed and thumbnail-ready composition directly in Minecraft, then finished in Photoshop. Furthermore, nearly every prominent thumbnail artist uses some variation of this workflow. If that isn't enough proof, take a look at the gallery for thumbnails I've made using only this modpack and Photoshop.I'm having issues with NPC Studio. Where do I get help?
NPC Mod's Discord: https://discord.gg/uE7gFcZ7QBI'm having issues with the modpack in general. Where do I get help?
For troubleshooting or setup questions, please join the Thumbnailers Discord (https://discord.gg/TTC7Uvm2N8), or DM @mangofx.Where can I get feedback on my designs?
Feel free to join Thumbnailers, the biggest Minecraft thumbnail design community: https://discord.gg/TTC7Uvm2N8Disclaimer: I don't own any mods provided in this pack. All credit goes to the original mod developers. I simply compiled these mods into one unified modpack for ease of use.
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Project description from Modrinth.
Mods in Thumbnailing 2.3.0
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architectury-19.0.1-fabric.jar SHA-1
2d40563f7e36f7a03f094031aeaacb175117928e · Modrinth version uNdfrcQ8 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledAxiom-5.4.2-for-MC1.21.11.jar SHA-1
57a63a8a19c459b07d4275812a08c62b2f6f252c · Modrinth version DLVQrqv2 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledc2me-fabric-mc1.21.11-0.4.0-alpha.0.18.jar SHA-1
49a38e68e034271b0e0b1514b99be91e1e743485 · Modrinth version MfQIu1Y0 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledChunky-Fabric-1.4.55.jar SHA-1
19c34a23a5c1b2f6c73117b8eb4524b521e1926b · Modrinth version 1CpEkmcD · Project link unavailable Side not labelledcloth-config-21.11.153-fabric.jar SHA-1
4c224606a963bce223db5b27edb4959ecf40d4ee · Modrinth version xuX40TN5 · Project link unavailable Side not labelleddynamic-fps-3.11.6+minecraft-1.21.11-fabric.jar SHA-1
2e5ab45e69b43812491cfa34f8f7a4ce7623c233 · Modrinth version Fab7e5Th · Project link unavailable Client onlye4mc-fabric-6.2.0.jar SHA-1
66eeb81d539623947921c0019a0d6fbea997464c · Modrinth version pS69vPZg · Project link unavailable Side not labelledentity_model_features-3.2.4-1.21.11-fabric.jar SHA-1
fb87711a8252c4b54908c589e3c13b00a767808e · Modrinth version CWZPvNbk · Project link unavailable Client onlyentity_texture_features_1.21.11-fabric-7.1.jar SHA-1
1d26dbb21dd4f17adbdb54f077334634f708a3d4 · Modrinth version rAQimlSn · Project link unavailable Client onlyfabric-api-0.141.4+1.21.11.jar SHA-1
13d3885dfec40313e2b3bf9ee639353272b9b48a · Modrinth version 5zJNhXV2 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledfabrishot-1.16.4.jar SHA-1
e1fe184321dd305e7935f146637381bd63a29891 · Modrinth version GLPR7u6l · Project link unavailable Client onlyImmediatelyFast-Fabric-1.14.3+1.21.11.jar SHA-1
43e451464f979bdf9ff4ac288b358a2f91b79ed8 · Modrinth version 4EwhsTu7 · Project link unavailable Client onlyindium-1.0.36+mc1.20.1.jar SHA-1
d824614e7a173d273167969f427702f51846aca7 · Modrinth version nQHYSjxO · Project link unavailable Client onlyiris-fabric-1.10.7+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1
aae8567bd9ea397d50aff1d0b680a82ffe67040c · Modrinth version fDpuVzVr · Project link unavailable Client onlylitematica-fabric-1.21.11-0.26.12.jar SHA-1
f8280b7f0e4cd3bfcc0270f96b7b5e87f4759292 · Modrinth version b3dJnV8d · Project link unavailable Client onlylithium-fabric-0.21.4+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1
203bdcb26e97b3217b045e1182651a7d7b6462ec · Modrinth version Ow7wA0kG · Project link unavailable Side not labelledlithostitched-1.7.2-fabric-21.11.jar SHA-1
d35f576f35115e406466fa426ec661a82b12e760 · Modrinth version pLbQKCOo · Project link unavailable Server onlymalilib-fabric-1.21.11-0.27.15.jar SHA-1
1a065bf87f9035fe426c5384950b80f3eecca97a · Modrinth version ZcQ4QNNZ · Project link unavailable Client onlymodmenu-17.0.0.jar SHA-1
544a8b340ac3918d85bcc7d02eaff5372814354b · Modrinth version Tyk71iSw · Project link unavailable Client onlymru-1.0.26+edge+1.21.11-fabric.jar SHA-1
8b4d0803932c2edf6f521feb306bcd01a013a692 · Modrinth version XXzIJdq5 · Project link unavailable Side not labelledNPCStudio 1.3.5.jar SHA-1
79638a62e3ab6a06619e5fd8a3501d7612a265f3 · Modrinth version gR6jPcHF · Project link unavailable Client onlypacketfixer-fabric-3.3.5-1.21.11.jar SHA-1
087cd5f23680cacaa5841528fca815c8dbfe5999 · Modrinth version XsMMpmvW · Project link unavailable Side not labelledplaceholder-api-2.8.2+1.21.10.jar SHA-1
bbdc920ecff993148cd6e81a208536132245ce40 · Modrinth version qxjzQ9xY · Project link unavailable Side not labelledreeses-sodium-options-fabric-2.2.2+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1
725fb4ec98f5501b09e99c641f2d1e971438fe36 · Modrinth version a0OPChhe · Project link unavailable Client onlysimply-no-shading-8.0.0-alpha.5+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1
031d7bf9b62009f094bcc5ccf5c0f946076fb590 · Modrinth version 2KfpDiZd · Project link unavailable Client onlyskyboxify-3.1+1.21.11-fabric.jar SHA-1
5134041fb98b342829bbef16a0c3f72bc3c54112 · Modrinth version cFlOxVHf · Project link unavailable Client onlysodium-extra-fabric-0.9.1+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1
49783b5a7f2bec3330ab4e776f91620e5646ac87 · Modrinth version zmsIDdn6 · Project link unavailable Client onlysodium-fabric-0.8.12+mc1.21.11.jar SHA-1
4d80592bef36674e7469ae2737a7704b826289ae · Modrinth version NFkjnzWE · Project link unavailable Client onlytectonic-3.0.19-fabric-1.21.11.jar SHA-1
ab0ad94c096070d36a050ec2ad56f0525d280d8c · Modrinth version 7olSYFxL · Project link unavailable Side not labelledvoxy-0.2.16-beta+1.21.11.jar SHA-1
280a55279e0860d29146d908cd8a0246a12e2537 · Modrinth version H3w2nVdU · Project link unavailable Client onlyworldedit-mod-7.4.2 (1).jar SHA-1
2f5c35ab2d0dffa1be99ed6016132596949e59b3 · Modrinth version oY3E2pzA · Project link unavailable Side not labelledyet_another_config_lib_v3-3.8.2+1.21.11-fabric.jar SHA-1
f99cda70903f16dd6927a276150b2762b4d5ab66 · Modrinth version pHWDw3Vc · Project link unavailable Side not labelledPick your setup
Thumbnailing by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
1.20.1
1 loader buildMade local changes? Try them in a copied instance before touching a world you care about.
Recent files
Thumbnailing versions and loaders
Fabric 0.19.21.21.118.0.312+7 release
Fabric1.21.11 release
Fabric1.21.11 release
Fabric1.21.11 release
Fabric1.21.11 release
Fabric1.20.1 release
Fabric1.20.1 release
Fabric1.20.1 release
Fabric1.20.1 release
Fabric1.20.1 release
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.
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