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Iris ShadersMinecraft mod for 26.3

A modern shader pack loader for Minecraft intended to be compatible with existing OptiFine shader packs

client onlynewest supported release 26.3DecorationOptimization
Latest version
1.11.7+26.3-neoforge
Minecraft
1.16.5 to 26.3
Java
Java 25+
Loaders
Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric
Licence
LGPL-3.0-only
Downloads
181.1M
Updated
27 d ago
Available on
Modrinth

Screenshots

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Minecraft versions

Every version Iris Shaders declares support for, newest first, with the Java runtime that version needs.

Other mods
MinecraftThroughJavaEvidenceReleased
26.3Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric25+declared15 Sept 2026
26.2Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge25+declared16 Jun 2026
26.1.2NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric25+declared9 Apr 2026
26.1.1NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric25+declared1 Apr 2026
26.1NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric25+declared24 Mar 2026
1.21.11NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared9 Dec 2025
1.21.10NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared7 Oct 2025
1.21.9NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared30 Sept 2025
1.21.8Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric21+declared17 Jul 2025
1.21.7Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric21+declared30 Jun 2025
1.21.6Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge21+declared17 Jun 2025
1.21.5NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared25 Mar 2025
1.21.4NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared3 Dec 2024
1.21.3NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared23 Oct 2024
1.21.2NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared22 Oct 2024
1.21.1NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric21+declared8 Aug 2024
1.21Quilt, Fabric, NeoForge21+declared13 Jun 2024
1.20.6NeoForge, Fabric, Quilt21+declared29 Apr 2024
1.20.5Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric21+declared23 Apr 2024
1.20.4Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge17+declared7 Dec 2023
1.20.3NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared4 Dec 2023
1.20.2NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared20 Sept 2023
1.20.1NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared12 Jun 2023
1.20NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared2 Jun 2023
1.19.4NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared14 Mar 2023
1.19.3NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared7 Dec 2022
1.19.2Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric17+declared5 Aug 2022
1.19.1Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric17+declared27 Jul 2022
1.19Fabric, Quilt, NeoForge17+declared7 Jun 2022
1.18.2NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared28 Feb 2022
1.18.1NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared10 Dec 2021
1.18NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric17+declared30 Nov 2021
1.17.1NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric16+declared6 Jul 2021
1.17NeoForge, Quilt, Fabric16+declared8 Jun 2021
1.16.5Quilt, Fabric, NeoForge8+declared14 Jan 2021

Download

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Browse 42 indexed releases

For Minecraft 26.3

Choose the loader you use before downloading.

  • NeoForge

    1.11.7+26.3-neoforge · 30 Sept 2026 · iris-neoforge-1.11.7+mc26.3.jar

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  • Fabric

    1.11.7+26.3-fabric · 30 Sept 2026 · iris-fabric-1.11.7+mc26.3.jar

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Most recently published release

1.11.7+26.3-neoforgerelease30 Sept 2026

iris-neoforge-1.11.7+mc26.3.jar · 2.7 MB · for 26.3 · NeoForge

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Older versions24
  • 1.11.7+26.3-fabric30 Sept 202626.32.7 MBd8d3312f77fc…Get
  • 1.10.8+1.21.11-neoforge29 Sept 20261.21.112.6 MB980500d0d35f…Get
  • 1.10.8+1.21.11-fabric29 Sept 20261.21.112.7 MBf0cad4b6af59…Get
  • 1.11.6+26.3-fabric15 Sept 202626.32.7 MBcd0fdc5a275a…Get
  • 1.11.5+26.3-fabric15 Sept 202626.32.7 MB15cadc3371c8…Get
  • 1.11.4+26.2-neoforge13 Sept 202626.22.6 MBd163ae2b7ece…Get
  • 1.11.4+26.2-fabric13 Sept 202626.22.7 MBdee955580976…Get
  • 1.11.4+26.1-neoforge13 Sept 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.6 MB751cc32fbc31…Get
  • 1.11.4+26.1-fabric13 Sept 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.7 MBd99b309d282e…Get
  • 1.11.3+26.1-fabric3 Aug 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.7 MB0c137cfe0dac…Get
  • 1.11.3+26.1-neoforge3 Aug 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.6 MB4c1f8e800171…Get
  • 1.11.2+26.1-fabric9 Jul 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.7 MB46db54abb423…Get
  • 1.11.2+26.1-neoforge9 Jul 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.6 MB91d1def2d275…Get
  • 1.11.2+26.2-neoforge8 Jul 202626.22.6 MB4f50647ba964…Get
  • 1.11.2+26.2-fabric8 Jul 202626.22.7 MBc1b46bcd1a00…Get
  • 1.11.1+26.2-fabric16 Jun 202626.22.7 MBbc777bbc3d2e…Get
  • 1.11.0+26.2-fabric16 Jun 202626.22.7 MBb836d5c1a8e7…Get
  • 1.8.14-beta.1+1.21.1-neoforge13 Jun 20261.21.12.4 MB33fddb430e16…Get
  • 1.8.14-beta.1+1.21.1-fabric13 Jun 20261.21.12.7 MBa7fbb629793c…Get
  • 1.10.9+26.1-neoforge3 Apr 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.6 MB8e9ec8ebaca4…Get
  • 1.10.9+26.1-fabric3 Apr 202626.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.12.7 MB01714943b36e…Get
  • 1.10.8+26.1-fabric26 Mar 202626.12.7 MB287001e89bee…Get
  • 1.10.7+1.21.11-neoforge24 Mar 20261.21.112.6 MB4f2bb46b5fb1…Get
  • 1.10.7+1.21.11-fabric24 Mar 20261.21.112.7 MBb009a07ecbdf…Get

Dependencies

What Iris Shadersdeclares it needs, from the author’s own release metadata. A required one has to be installed alongside it or it will not load.

SodiumRequired. A high-performance rendering engine replacement for Minecraft, which greatly improves frame rates and reduces micro-stutter.

Frequently asked

Does Iris Shaders work on Minecraft 26.3?

Yes. 26.3 is the newest Minecraft version Iris Shaders declares support for, and the claim comes from the author's own release metadata rather than from a compatibility list somebody maintains by hand.

Which Minecraft versions does Iris Shaders support?

Everything the author has declared, from 1.16.5 up to 26.3. The full list is in the table above, with the Java runtime each version needs next to it.

Do I need to install Iris Shaders on the client or the server?

The client only. There is nothing to install on the server side. That is the author's declared design, not a guarantee for every server: one running anti-cheat or missing a counterpart mod can still object.

Which platform or loader does Iris Shaders support?

Quilt, NeoForge, Fabric. A build for one platform or loader will not necessarily load on another, so this is the first thing to check before the Minecraft version.

Which Java version do I need for Iris Shaders?

Among the supported Minecraft releases above, the highest recorded requirement is Java 25 or newer. Use the requirement for the exact Minecraft version you run; previews and snapshots may differ.

What does Iris Shaders need to run?

It declares Sodium as required, so that has to be installed alongside it or it will not load. Each one is linked in the dependencies section above.

What licence is Iris Shaders under?

LGPL-3.0-only, as stated by the author on the platform we synced it from. Check the project's own page before redistributing or bundling it.

How do I install Iris Shaders?

Install the matching loader first, then put the downloaded file in your mods folder and start the game. The loader, the mod and Minecraft all have to be on the same version, which is the usual reason a mod does not appear in game.

Where do I download Iris Shaders safely?

Start with the author's page on Modrinth, which is where the data here is synced from. MCReference does not host or repackage files. When available, recorded download links go to the source for that release; verify the publisher, filename and any available checksum before running it.

Works on the same versions

Ordered by how much of the recent Minecraft version coverage overlaps, not by popularity.

BookshelfAn open source library for other mods!GeckoLibA 3D animation library for entities, blocks, items, armor, and more!Cloth Config API (Fabric/Forge/NeoForge)Config Screen API for MinecraftJourneyMapReal-time map used for mapping in-game or your browser as you explore.Architectury APIAn intermediary api aimed to ease developing multiplatform mods.Enchantment DescriptionsAdds in-game descriptions for enchantments to tooltips.

Used by

35 projects list Iris Shaders as a required dependency. The most installed ones are shown.

Iris & Oculus Flywheel CompatEnable Flywheel's optimizations when using shaderpacks.ColorwheelAllows you to use Iris Shaders with FlywheelFPS ModpackMinimal modpack optimized for improving game performance. Includes only essential mods to boost FPS and reduce system load while maintaining stability and smooth gameplay.RenderPearlClean, high performance shaders for modern hardwareIris/Oculus Shader FolderA mod to hide, recolor, add tooltips, and reorder shaderpacks in the Iris/Oculus shaders menu using flexible patterns. THIS IS NOT A SHADER LOADERCovenCoven is a resource pack with full PBR support, Parallax, and does not require Optifine! It is recommended to use Iris.

Details from Modrinth, where the author last updated it on 30 Sept 2026. We do not host files or republish descriptions. Available download links point to the author’s own release.

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