
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
viewpoint
a minimal version of perspective with only zoom and hold perspective features
Quick answer
Which viewpoint release should I use?
viewpoint 1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1 targets 1.20, 1.20.1 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is viewpoint required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does viewpoint 1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1 need?
1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add viewpoint without breaking your instance.
Built for viewpoint 1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1. It targets 1.20, 1.20.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does viewpoint add?

About
Viewpoint is a minimal version of Perspective with only the zoom and hold perspective features.
Dependencies
- Fabric API or Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI)
fabric-key-binding-api-v1fabric-lifecycle-events-v1
- Java 21 or later. (Built with the Microsoft build of OpenJDK 21.0.2)
Features
- Zoom
- Logarithmic and Linear Zoom Scales
- Smooth and Instant Transitions
- Scaled and Unscaled Mouse and FOV effects
- Cinematic Mouse
- Hold Perspective
- Switch to a perspective whilst using a keybinding
- Distance Multiplier
- Set Perspective
- Switch to a perspective after using a keybinding
- Take Panoramic Screenshot
- Saves screenshots required for a panorama at the following directory:
%rundir%/panoramas/- Unlike Perspective, viewpoint does not save the screenshots as a resource pack.
- Saves screenshots required for a panorama at the following directory:
- Overlays
- Version
- This renders the current version in the top left of the screen similarly to how beta minecraft did
- Position
- Renders current position similarly to bedrock
- Time
- Renders the current time in the same style as the position overlay
- Day
- Renders the current day count in the same style as the position overlay
- Biome
- Renders the current biome in the same style as the position overlay
- Deaths
- Renders your death count in the same style as the position overlay
- Totems
- Renders the totem uses in the same style as the position overlay
- CPS
- Renders the current cps in the same style as the position overlay
- Looking At
- Renders the block/entity name you are looking at in the same style as the position overlay
- Armor
- Renders an overlay next to the hotbar displaying your armor slots
- Version
Licensed under LGPL-3.0-or-later.
This mod is not affiliated with/endorsed by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.
Some game assets are property of Mojang Studios and fall under Minecraft EULA.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
viewpoint by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build25w14craftmine
1 loader build1.21.6-pre4
2 loader builds1.21.6-pre3
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.1
1 loader build1.20
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
viewpoint versions and loaders
1.3.0-alpha.1+26.1.2
viewpoint-1.3.0-alpha.1.jar
17 May 2026
1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1
viewpoint-1.2.0-release.1+1.20.1.jar
1 Sept 2025
1.1.4-release.1+1.21.6
viewpoint-1.1.4-release.1+1.21.6.jar
24 Jun 2025
1.1.3-release.1+1.21.6
viewpoint-1.1.3-release.1+1.21.6.jar
17 Jun 2025
1.1.2-release.1+1.21.1
viewpoint-1.1.2-release.1+1.21.1.jar
12 Jun 2025
1.1.1-release.1+1.21.1
viewpoint-1.1.1-release.1+1.21.1.jar
12 Jun 2025
1.1.0-release.2+1.21.6-pre4
viewpoint-1.1.0-release.2+1.21.6-pre4.jar
12 Jun 2025
1.1.0-release.1+1.21.5
viewpoint-1.1.0-release.1+1.21.5.jar
12 Jun 2025
1.0.4-release.2+1.21.5
viewpoint-1.0.4-release.2+1.21.5.jar
9 Jun 2025
1.0.4-release.1+1.21.5
viewpoint-1.0.4-release.1+1.21.5.jar
8 Jun 2025
1.0.4-release.1+1.21.6-pre3
viewpoint-1.0.4-release.1+1.21.6-pre3.jar
8 Jun 2025
1.0.3-release.2+25w14craftmine
viewpoint-1.0.3-release.2+25w14craftmine.jar
4 Apr 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.