{"id":4024,"date":"2021-12-02T18:32:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T18:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/?p=4024"},"modified":"2022-05-24T11:21:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T11:21:17","slug":"how-to-install-optifine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgearhead.com\/how-to-install-optifine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install OptiFine on Minecraft [The Definitive Guide 2022]"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you’ve set your mind to install Optifine<\/strong> on Minecraft to enjoy the benefits like optimized performance and better visuals. But, how to install Optifine on Minecraft?<\/strong> That we’ll find out today.<\/p>\n

For instance, in this guide, we’ll walk you through detailed instructions on Optifine installation<\/strong> as well as how you can use it.<\/p>\n

By the way, if you’re wondering how you can make Minecraft use your dedicated GPU<\/strong>, read through our guide on how to force Minecraft to use GPU<\/a> for detailed instructions.<\/p>\n

With that said, let’s dive deep into the Optifine installation guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Note: OptiFine mod is only compatible with the Java Edition of Minecraft. So, the official OptiFine won’t work with Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

How to Install OptiFine on Minecraft Without Mods<\/h2>\n

Follow the steps below, these explain how to add OptiFine to Minecraft without mods<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open any web browser<\/strong> on your computer and navigate to the OptiFine downloads page<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. In case you’re running the latest version of Minecraft, skip this step<\/strong>. Otherwise, click “Show all versions”<\/strong> and pick the version you’re using.
    \n\"pick<\/li>\n
  3. Now, click download<\/strong> under the version you’re using.<\/li>\n
  4. It’ll open up a countdown in the top-right<\/strong> corner of the screen, we recommend skipping it<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  5. After you’re redirected<\/strong> to the OptiFine download page, click “download”<\/strong> and select where you’d like to download it on your computer.
    \n\"select<\/li>\n
  6. If you see a warning<\/strong> from your computer’s end, you can disregard it fearlessly. (Why it happens is because browsers and Windows generally consider such mods as malicious files and don’t trust them).<\/li>\n
  7. Now, open the folder where OptiFine has downloaded and double-click the executable .jar file<\/strong> for OptFine installation.<\/li>\n
  8. Select the location you’d like to install it and click “Install”<\/strong>.
    \n\"select<\/li>\n
  9. Once it’s successfully installed, open the Minecraft launcher and select OptiFine in the drop-down menu which might be to the left of the “Play”<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n
  10. Select “Options”<\/strong> from the main menu as Minecraft loads and navigate to Video Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  11. If options like “Shaders,” “Details,” and “Animations”<\/strong> are there, it indicates the OptiFine mod has successfully been applied.
    \n\"if<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Install and Run OptiFine to With ‘Minecraft’ Mods<\/h2>\n

    If you want to run OptiFine with Minecraft’s mods, follow the steps below to install it that way<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    1. Download OptiFine<\/strong> following the steps we illustrated above.<\/li>\n
    2. Make sure you have Minecraft Forge too<\/strong>, download it otherwise.<\/li>\n
    3. Now, open the Minecraft launcher you’re using.<\/li>\n
    4. Select “forge”<\/strong> in the drop-down menu near the green play button and click “Play.”<\/li>\n
    5. Click the “Mods”<\/strong> folder you see in the Minecraft main menu and then select “Open mods folder.” It will automatically open up the Forge’s mode folder.
      \n\"it<\/li>\n
    6. Head over to the folder you downloaded the OptiFine file and drop the .jar OptiFine file<\/strong> into this Mods folder.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    7. Now, quit Minecraft back and relaunch it. Make sure to run the Forge installation version.<\/li>\n
    8. What indicates whether OptiFine has been incorporated or not is the message “Found 2 mod files to load”<\/strong> on the loading screen.<\/li>\n
    9. Lastly, head over to Video Settings<\/strong> and look out for additional options like “Shaders,” “Details,” and “Animations,” to ensure OptiFine is installed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      What You Should Know About OptiFine<\/h2>\n