In order to install OptiFine or any other mods, you need Minecraft: Java Edition for PC, Mac, or Linux. You cannot install mods on Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition or Minecraft for mobile devices or game consoles. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is different from Minecraft: Java Edition. You cannot install Optifine on Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition. You can find out which version you are playing by launching the game and checking to see if it says “Java Edition” or “Windows 10 Edition” below “Minecraft” on the title screen.
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This file may be flagged as potentially harmful by your web browser or Antivirus program. If asked if you want to keep the file, click Keep or a similar option to confirm you want to download this file. OptiFine may cause your game to run slower if your PC has a slower graphics card or processor.
If the file doesn’t open, or it doesn’t have an icon that resembles a coffee cup, you need to install the latest version of Java.
You must run the latest version of Minecraft in the Minecraft launcher at least once before you can install the OptiFine mod.
If you don’t see OptiFine in the drop-down menu next to the “Play” button, click Installations at the top of the launcher. Then click New in the upper-left corner. Type a name for the installation (i. e. “OptiFine”). Then use the “Version” menu to select the version with “OptiFine” in the title.
Alternatively, you can click Create New World to start a new game. Servers with lots of players and lots of detail may be especially slow with OptiFine.
Using a lower field of view reduces the number of objects on-screen and zooms in on the objects in your center view. This won’t zoom in by a lot, but it will make objects appear significantly closer. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is different from Minecraft: Java Edition. You can find out which version you are playing by launching the game and checking to see if it says “Java Edition” or “Windows 10 Edition” below “Minecraft” on the title screen.
Alternatively, you can click Create New World to start a new game.
Using a lower field of view reduces the number of objects on-screen and zooms in on the objects in your center view. This won’t zoom in by a lot, but it will make objects appear significantly closer. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is different from Minecraft: Java Edition. You can find out which version you are playing by launching the game and checking to see if it says “Java Edition” or “Windows 10 Edition” below “Minecraft” on the title screen.
