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Cinematic Zoom (Fabric)
Smooth, cinematic zoom for Minecraft with animated black bars, per-frame easing, and optional mouse wheel control. Built for Fabric 1.21.7-1.21.11.
Quick answer
Which Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) release should I use?
Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar targets 26.3 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar need?
cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API, Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) without breaking your instance.
Built for Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API, Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) add?
CinematicZoom (Fabric 1.20.1–26.3)
Smooth cinematic zoom for Minecraft Fabric 1.20.1–26.3 with animated black bars, per-frame easing and optional mouse-wheel control.

Features
- Hold-to-zoom (default key:
C, rebindable). - Per-frame smoothing.
- Configurable animated black bars.
- Optional mouse-wheel zoom adjustment.
- Optional HUD/crosshair hiding.
- Optional cinematic camera while zooming.
- Mod Menu and Cloth Config integration.
Installation
- Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API for your Minecraft version.
- Put the matching CinematicZoom JAR in the
modsfolder. - Optionally install Mod Menu and Cloth Config for the in-game configuration screen.
Credits
- Original author and idea: KubePixel, creator of the original Cinematic Zoom Forge mod.
- Fabric implementation: mel1x.
This project is an independent Fabric implementation inspired by the original concept and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KubePixel.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.3
2 loader builds26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds26.1.1
2 loader builds26.1
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.10
2 loader builds1.21.9
2 loader builds1.21.8
2 loader builds1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 18 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Cinematic Zoom (Fabric) versions and loaders
cinematiczoom-26.3-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-26.2-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-26.1-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-1.21.9-1.21.11-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-1.21.7-1.21.8-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-1.21.5-1.21.6-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-1.21.2-1.21.4-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-1.21.1-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-1.20.1-1.3.jar
8 Oct 2026
cinematiczoom-26.3-1.2.jar
23 Sept 2026
cinematiczoom-26.2-1.2.jar
7 Sept 2026
cinematiczoom-26.1-1.2.jar
7 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.