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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Canvas Renderer

Open source shaders for players and content creators

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Quick answer

Which Canvas Renderer release should I use?

Updated 2 years ago
beta file fabric-20.2.2641
Game version 1.20.2
Loader Fabric, Quilt

Canvas Renderer fabric-20.2.2641 targets 1.20.2 with Fabric, Quilt. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Canvas Renderer required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric, Quilt
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Canvas Renderer fabric-20.2.2641 need?

fabric-20.2.2641. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Canvas Renderer without breaking your instance.

Built for Canvas Renderer fabric-20.2.2641. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use fabric-20.2.2641. It targets 1.20.2 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside fabric-20.2.2641. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Canvas Renderer add?

Introduction

Canvas enhances Minecraft world rendering with benefits for both player and content makers.

Canvas is in an extended beta. Many features are complete but expect some mod incompatibilities and visual defects. Visit our discord for news, dev builds, and information.

For Players

  • High performance
  • Pipeline shaders with visual improvements similar to OF shader packs
  • Access to enhanced modded content using

For Content Makers

Canvas implements the FREX Rendering Extensions API. Features offered by FREX include:

  • Dynamic models for blocks and items
  • Powerful custom materials for emissive, layered, and other effects
  • Custom material shaders for animation and procedural effects
  • JSON loaders for creators who want to customize existing content or prefer to avoid Java code

Project description from Modrinth.

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Canvas Renderer versions and loaders

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