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Modern Model Format

Mod

Allows 1.21.11 models to load in older versions

Type

Mod

Modrinth Downloads

15

Modrinth ID

1SGQO17b

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Description

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Allows the use of the 1.21.11 model format in older versions with the help of black magic, specifically allowing all three axis (XYZ) rotation and incrementes larger/smaller than 22.5°, additionally removing the 3x3x3 size constraint.

Example

Showcase of the mod featuring a diamond block with three axis rotation

File: assets/minecraft/models/block/diamond_block.json

{ "format_version": "1.21.11", "textures": { "all": "block/diamond_block" }, "elements": [ { "from": [0, 0, 0], "to": [16, 16, 16], "rotation": {"x": 45, "y": 45, "z": 45, "origin": [8, 8, 8]}, "faces": { "north": {"uv": [0, 0, 16, 16], "texture": "#all"}, "east": {"uv": [0, 0, 16, 16], "texture": "#all"}, "south": {"uv": [0, 0, 16, 16], "texture": "#all"}, "west": {"uv": [0, 0, 16, 16], "texture": "#all"}, "up": {"uv": [0, 0, 16, 16], "texture": "#all"}, "down": {"uv": [0, 0, 16, 16], "texture": "#all"} } } ] }

Supports both rotation types:

All axis rotation

"rotation": { "x": 45, "y": 45, "z": 45, "origin": [ 8, 8, 8 ] }

Single axis rotation

"rotation": { "angle": 45, "axis": "y", "origin": [ 8, 8, 8 ] }

Issues

If you have found an issue please report it on the github, along with (if applicable):

  • any logs
  • the model
  • a screenshot
  • the game version
  • modlist

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Fabric

Game Versions

1.19.3 1.19.4 1.20 1.20.1 1.20.2 1.20.3 1.20.4 1.20.5 1.20.6 1.21 +3 more

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