Bedrock Skins
Modby BrandonItaly
Allows Bedrock Edition and Legacy Console Edition skin packs to be used natively on Java Edition!
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
18,382
CurseForge ID
Modrinth Downloads
105,765
Modrinth ID
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026
Description
Bedrock Skins
This mod allows you to load and render skins from Bedrock Edition and Legacy Console Edition Skin Packs natively. It enables fully custom 3D geometry, unique skin animations, as well as high-resolution textures.
Features
- Native Bedrock Geometry: Natively supports standard Bedrock JSON geometry files, allowing for complex, custom 3D models.
- Custom Animations & HD Textures: Fully supports unique skin animations and high-resolution textures included in skin packs.
- Change Skin Screen: Access the change skin screen by pressing
K, or via the buttons added directly to both the Main Menu and the Pause Screen. Browse your installed packs, preview skins, and manage your favorites. - Paper Doll Render: Features a paper doll render of your currently selected skin in the Main Menu and the Pause Screen, right above the change skin button.
- Legacy4J Compatibility: Enjoy native support for the Legacy4J mod.
Downloading Skin Packs
Additional skin packs can be downloaded with the following resource pack.
Adding Custom Skin Packs
- Run the game once to generate the
skin_packsfolder in your main game directory (e.g.,.minecraft/skin_packs). - Place your Bedrock Edition skin pack folders directly into this directory.
- Ensure your pack folder contains a
skins.jsonfile. If your skins utilize custom models, ageometry.jsonfile is also required.Example:
.minecraft/skin_packs/MyCustomPack/skins.json


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