Skin

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The nine default skins of Minecraft: Sunny, Kai, Makena, Steve, Alex, Zuri, Efe, Ari, Noor

Skins refer to the textures that are placed onto a player or mob model. Skins can be easily made in blockbench

Default skins

Skins with Classic Arms

Steve	Alex	Ari	Kai	Noor	Sunny	Zuri	Efe	Makena
File:Steve (classic) JE6.png	File:Alex (classic) JE2.png	File:Ari (classic) JE1.png	File:Kai (classic) JE1.png	File:Noor (classic) JE1.png	File:Sunny (classic) JE1.png	File:Zuri (classic) JE1.png	File:Efe (classic) JE1.png	File:Makena (classic) JE1.png
File:Steve (classic texture) JE6.png	File:Alex (classic texture) JE2.png	File:Ari (classic texture) JE1.png	File:Kai (classic texture) JE1.png	File:Noor (classic texture) JE1.png	File:Sunny (classic texture) JE1.png	File:Zuri (classic texture) JE1.png	File:Efe (classic texture) JE1.png	File:Makena (classic texture) JE1.png

Skins with Slim Arms

Steve	Alex	Ari	Kai	Noor	Sunny	Zuri	Efe	Makena
File:Steve (slim) JE2.png	File:Alex (slim) JE3.png	File:Ari (slim) JE1.png	File:Kai (slim) JE1.png	File:Noor (slim) JE1.png	File:Sunny (slim) JE1.png	File:Zuri (slim) JE1.png	File:Efe (slim) JE1.png	File:Makena (slim) JE1.png
File:Steve (slim texture) JE2.png	File:Alex (slim texture) JE3.png	File:Ari (slim texture) JE1.png	File:Kai (slim texture) JE1.png	File:Noor (slim texture) JE1.png	File:Sunny (slim texture) JE1.png	File:Zuri (slim texture) JE1.png	File:Efe (slim texture) JE1.png	File:Makena (slim texture) JE1.png

Properties

Skins are divided into areas that act as the surface area of the character (for example, the front head area, left leg area, etc.). There are a total of 3,264 pixels that can be customized, with 1,632 on each layer. Skins with slim arms have 3,136 pixels, with 1568 pixels on each layer. The second layer can be used to give the character glasses, hats, or other accessories (even a bigger head).

Template:IN, a skin allows only a solid color; transparency is not allowed on the skin file except on the second layer, which is transparent by default; playing offline, pixels can be left free resulting in "holes" in the skin. If a skin with transparent pixels on the first layer is uploaded, the transparent pixels render as black pixels in-game.

Template:IN, skins can have double the resolution of a normal skin. This means the skin template can be up to 128×128 instead of just 64×64. The normal templates still apply, but players get 4× the amount of pixels to work with, since both dimensions have been doubled. Transparency can be used, even on the first layer, though there needs to be at least one visible pixel, so a fully invisible skin can't be made. The transparency must also be 0% or 100% as translucent colors are not allowed in either layer.

Pixel size of the 2nd layer on body, arms and legs is 0.25 pixel bigger than the skin pixel (inner layer). For head 2nd layer (Hat layer) it is 0.5 pixels bigger than the skin layer (inner layer).

World textures

A skin can also refer to other textures in the game, such as block textures, item sprites, mob skins, etc. A list of these can be found here.

It is worth noting that a zombie and its variants can use typical player skins (and vice-versa). Skeleton mobs can use typical player skins as well, but keep in mind that they have their skinny arms and legs. If a skeleton mob skin is used as a player's skin, their legs and arms do not appear skinny.

In order to use the player skin for zombies, the user must align it to the correct place on the Template:Cd to avoid a visual break in the texture.

Changing or installing player skins

Java Edition

Only players who have purchased Minecraft can change their character's skin. This is done on the profile page or in the Minecraft Launcher by uploading a valid Template:Cd texture that is 64×64 pixels, or a legacy texture that is 64×32 pixels, which then replaces the default skin.

Skins also have the option of having either 3 or 4 pixel wide arms, which can be changed on the profile page as well.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>

The Template:Cd and Template:Cd files in client.jar can also be changed and replaced via a resource pack, but the effects are visible only to players using the resource pack, and affects all players with the default skin.

Template:More images Other versions of Steve and Alex in officially-released skin packs and other Minecraft media exist:

Default skin variations

Name Image Rear Original Player Notes Steve File:Steve Revision 1.png File:Steve (texture) JE1.png The original Steve texture taken from Notch's old game Zombie Town. The texture is still in use in various Minecraft Media. Alex File:Launcher Alex.png File:Launcher Alex (texture).png An unused Alex texture found in the Minecraft Launcher. Tennis Steve File:Tennis Steve.png File:Tennis Steve (back).png File:Tennis Steve (texture).png Player 2's Skin A blond Steve in a tennis outfit and a sweatband. Tuxedo Steve File:Tuxedo Steve.png File:Tuxedo Steve (back).png File:Tuxedo Steve (texture).png Player 3's Skin Steve in a fancy-looking tuxedo. Athlete Steve File:Athlete Steve.png File:Athlete Steve (back).png File:Athlete Steve (texture).png Player 4's Skin A darker version of Steve with a sleeveless top, a gold medal necklace, and track pants. Absent from Bedrock Edition's Legacy Skin Pack. Scottish Steve<ref group="note" name="country">The country-based skins are references to the countries developing the game; Mojang is located in Sweden, and 4J Studios is located in Scotland.</ref> File:Scottish Steve.png File:Scottish Steve (back).png File:Scottish Steve (texture).png Player 5's Skin Steve in a kilt with fancy hair and clothing. Prisoner Steve File:Prisoner Steve.png File:Prisoner Steve (back).png File:Prisoner Steve (texture).png Player 6's Skin Steve as an escapee from prison in a bright-colored, prison uniform. It seems as if he resembles an albino, with red eyes and off white hair. Cyclist Steve File:Cyclist Steve.png File:Cyclist Steve (back).png File:Cyclist Steve (texture).png Player 7's Skin A Steve with bicycling shorts, a jacket, and shoes. Boxer Steve File:Boxer Steve.png File:Boxer Steve (back).png File:Boxer Steve (texture).png A Steve with boxing gloves, a belt with short shorts, no shirt, and fancy boots. There is an error with the arm texture where shoulder and hand textures occupy each other's location resulting in shoulder being on hand and boxing glove being on shoulder. This error applies only to the Xbox 360 Edition. Tennis Alex File:Tennis Alex.png File:Tennis Alex (back).png File:Tennis Alex (texture).png A darker Alex in a tennis outfit and a sweatband. Tuxedo Alex File:Tuxedo Alex.png File:Tuxedo Alex (back).png File:Tuxedo Alex (texture).png Alex in a fancy-looking dress. Athlete Alex File:Athlete Alex.png File:Athlete Alex (back).png File:Athlete Alex (texture).png A dark haired Alex with a running shirt and track pants. Absent from Bedrock Edition's Legacy Skin Pack. Swedish Alex<ref group="note" name="country" /> File:Swedish Alex.png File:Swedish Alex (back).png File:Swedish Alex (texture).png Alex in the Sweden suitTemplate:Info needed with blonde hair. Prisoner Alex File:Prisoner Alex.png File:Prisoner Alex (back).png File:Prisoner Alex (texture).png Alex that has escaped from prison in a bright-colored prison uniform with brown hair. Cyclist Alex File:Cyclist Alex.png File:Cyclist Alex (back).png File:Cyclist Alex (texture).png An Alex with blue glasses, bicycling shorts, a jacket, shorts, and shoes. Boxer Alex File:Boxer Alex.png File:Boxer Alex (back).png File:Boxer Alex (texture).png An Alex with boxing gloves, short shorts, red boots and sleeveless shirt. Developer Steve File:Developer Steve.png File:Developer Steve (texture).png Steve with gray Mojang t-shirt. Developer Alex File:Developer Alex.png File:Developer Alex (texture).png Alex with gray Mojang t-shirt. Party Steve File:Party Steve.png File:Party Steve (texture).png From the MINECON 2017 skin pack. Party Alex File:Party Alex.png File:Party Alex (texture).png From the MINECON 2017 skin pack. Jumper? File:Jumper?.png File:Jumper? (texture).png From The Holiday Skin Pack 2015. Warm Wooly File:Warm Wooly.png File:Warm Wooly (texture).png From The Holiday Skin Pack 2015. Parka? File:Parka?.png File:Parka? (texture).png From The Holiday Skin Pack 2015. Winter Steve File:Winter Steve.png File:Winter Steve (texture).png From the Festive Skin pack. Santa Steve File:Santa Steve.png File:Santa Steve (texture).png From the Festive Skin pack. Parka Steve File:Parka Steve.png File:Parka Steve (texture).png From the Festive Skin pack. Birthday Party Steve File:Birthday Party Steve.png File:Birthday Party Steve (texture).png From 1st Birthday skin pack. Steve Creeper File:Steve Creeper.png File:Steve Creeper (texture).png From 1st Birthday skin pack. Plastic Party Steve File:Plastic Party Steve.png File:Plastic Party Steve (texture).png From 2nd Birthday skin pack. Plastic Steve File:Plastic Steve.png File:Plastic Steve (texture).png From the Plastic texture pack. Wolf T-Shirt File:Wolf T-Shirt.png File:Wolf T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Wolf T-Shirt File:Alex Wolf T-Shirt.png File:Alex Wolf T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Chicken T-Shirt File:Chicken T-Shirt.png File:Chicken T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Chicken T-Shirt File:Alex Chicken T-Shirt.png File:Alex Chicken T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Creeper T-Shirt File:Creeper T-Shirt.png File:Creeper T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Creeper T-Shirt File:Alex Creeper T-Shirt.png File:Alex Creeper T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Guardian T-Shirt File:Guardian T-Shirt.png File:Guardian T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Guardian T-Shirt File:Alex Guardian T-Shirt.png File:Alex Guardian T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Slime T-Shirt File:Slime T-Shirt.png File:Slime T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Slime T-Shirt File:Alex Slime T-Shirt.png File:Alex Slime T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Ghast T-Shirt File:Ghast T-Shirt.png File:Ghast T-Shirt (texture).png From 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Ghast T-Shirt File:Alex Ghast T-Shirt.png File:Alex Ghast T-Shirt (texture).png From 4th Birthday skin pack. Sheep T-Shirt File:Sheep T-Shirt.png File:Sheep T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Sheep T-Shirt File:Alex Sheep T-Shirt.png File:Alex Sheep T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Ocelot T-Shirt File:Ocelot T-Shirt.png File:Ocelot T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Ocelot T-Shirt File:Alex Ocelot T-Shirt.png File:Alex Ocelot T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Wither T-Shirt File:Wither T-Shirt.png File:Wither T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Wither T-Shirt File:Alex Wither T-Shirt.png File:Alex Wither T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Skeleton T-Shirt File:Skeleton T-Shirt.png File:Skeleton T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack. Alex Skeleton T-Shirt File:Alex Skeleton T-Shirt.png File:Alex Skeleton T-Shirt (texture).png From the 4th Birthday skin pack.

Bedrock Edition

Since Pocket Edition v0.11.0 alpha, players can choose one of the two default skins either Steve or Alex, and can apply their own custom skin. (Uses the same format as the Java edition). The player must select a valid skin image from their photo library, and must choose between the two main models. Players can also spend Minecraft Coins to buy skin packs. The Legacy Skin Pack was also implemented Template:In, but the player has to sign in to Xbox Live to access all the skins. It also includes five anonymous skins. Players can also make their own skin packs, which must include a manifest.json file, a skins.json file, and all the desired skins. An additional .lang file can be added inside a folder labeled texts to display the skin names, but the game can register the skins without it.

Character creator

File:Character creator.png

The character creator menu.

The character creator is a feature Template:In (and was Template:In until discontinuation) that lets players customize their skins with free and paid-for cosmetic items. It can be accessed by selecting the character profile button on the main menu. It can also be used to equip capes. Many clothing items cost Minecoins (Tokens on PlayStation 4), or can be earned by completing certain achievements.

Skin packs

Skin Packs are available Template:In as downloadable content. They can be aquired:

• through the Marketplace. Most of them cost Minecoins (Tokens on PS4), but some have been released for free.
• through Template:Cd files put in the Template:Cd or Template:Cd folder in the game files (accessible only on Windows 10, Android, iOS, iPadOS, and Fire devices).

Java Edition Skin Packs

The following skin packs were released on minecraft.net by Mojang Studios for certain events.

There might be more Java Edition exclusive skin packs released by Mojang Studios not yet listed in this table.

Name	Download Links	Article	Notes
MINECON Earth 2017 Skin Pack	minecraft.net Mirror	Slip on some MINECON Skins!	This Skin Pack is the same as Template:In.
Striding Hero Skin Pack	minecraft.net Mirror	Community Celebration: Simburbia and Striding Hero	Includes six player skins from the Striding Hero Minecraft: Java Edition map.

Templates

Many players prefer their own unique skin. While many premade skins can be found online, many players prefer to create their own.

A custom skin is a way to personalize the player model and can be done either by using a variety of community-made skin editors, or by editing the Template:Cd or Template:Cd file manually with an image editor like Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.net or similar image editors. The Template:Cd file can be downloaded here and the Template:Cd file here. When editing the Template:Cd or Template:Cd file manually, be sure to keep the original image dimensions and make the background of the skin (the unused pixels) completely transparent. Otherwise, Minecraft may fail to recognize the skin as intended.

Alternatively, some may find it easier to use a program, either downloadable or in-browser, which provides a live view of their character on a three-dimensional model as they are editing the skin. For example, programs may further assist players by providing them with a wide variety of pre-made selections (such as hats, boots, sweaters, etc.), to give the skin creator exactly what they want, even if the creator has little to no artistic skill.

After making a custom skin, either by using a skin editor or by editing the Template:Cd file directly, one still needs to upload the Template:Cd file at the Skin section of the Profile page on Minecraft.net (found here) before the skin is applied. Other players in multiplayer can also see this skin. Note that players cannot see the custom skin if they are not logged in or when playing offline.

Official skin templates

Minecraft Help Center Article

• Slim Layout Skin

  Alex Template

• Classic Layout Skin

  Steve Template

• Classic Layout

  4px Arms Template

• Slim Layout

  3px Arms Template

Other templates

• The modern layered skin template; every body part can have a second layer, marked by the darker palette areas.

  The modern layered skin template; every body part can have a second layer, marked by the darker palette areas.

• An adaptation of the previous template, color-coded to match the appropriate faces of the skin: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. The checked areas represent the secondary layer.

  An adaptation of the previous template, color-coded to match the appropriate faces of the skin: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. The checked areas represent the secondary layer.

• A template for the slim arms/"Alex" model.

  A template for the slim arms/"Alex" model.

• An adaptation of the slimmer arms template, color-coded to match the appropriate faces of the skin: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. The checked areas represent the secondary layer.

  An adaptation of the slimmer arms template, color-coded to match the appropriate faces of the skin: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. The checked areas represent the secondary layer.

• Another skin template.

  Another skin template.

• Color-coded old skin template with all faces labeled.

  Color-coded old skin template with all faces labeled.

• Another skin guide, but on a black background. For the arm and leg sections only, "right" indicates those facing outward, and "left" indicates inward.

  Another skin guide, but on a black background. For the arm and leg sections only, "right" indicates those facing outward, and "left" indicates inward.

• Deadmau5's skin<ref>http://textures.minecraft.net/texture/48db3fbf18e5f0ef266b47f5e6b54126a55f331558ff34cb17468753d84d096</ref> (not a guide). Notice the ears. See also: Template:Slink

  Deadmau5's skin<ref>http://textures.minecraft.net/texture/48db3fbf18e5f0ef266b47f5e6b54126a55f331558ff34cb17468753d84d096</ref> (not a guide). Notice the ears. See also: Template:Slink

• Template for deadmau5's ears. Use other templates listed here for the skin.

  Template for deadmau5's ears. Use other templates listed here for the skin.

History

Historical images

• The first skins being tested in Minecraft Classic.

  The first skins being tested in Minecraft Classic.

• A camouflage skin in Minecraft Classic.

  A camouflage skin in Minecraft Classic.

• The first image of a skin's hat layer, from Notch's blog.

  The first image of a skin's hat layer, from Notch's blog.

• First image of the slim arms option.

  First image of the slim arms option.

• Second image of the slim arms option.

  Second image of the slim arms option.

• Third image of the slim arms option.

  Third image of the slim arms option.

• Fourth image of the slim arms option.

  Fourth image of the slim arms option.

• Fifth image of the slim arms option.

  Fifth image of the slim arms option.

Trivia

• There are exactly 2¹⁰⁴⁴⁴⁸ + 2¹⁰⁰³⁵² (≈9.571 656 652 × 10³¹⁴⁴¹) possible skins in Template:El, with 2⁹¹³⁹² + 2⁸⁷⁸⁰⁸ (≈5.412 073 956 × 10²⁷⁵¹¹) compatible online.

Gallery

• Official artwork showing Steve and Alex variants from Minecraft: China Edition's website.

  Official artwork showing Steve and Alex variants from Minecraft: China Edition's website.

• Marc's Heads are accounts with specific skins made for decoration.

  Marc's Heads are accounts with specific skins made for decoration.

• Deadmau5's unique skin with ears.

  Deadmau5's unique skin with ears.

• An example of a custom skin.

  An example of a custom skin.

• Another example.

  Another example.

• Third example.

  Third example.

• A variety of Alex skins available in the Legacy Console Edition. Left to right: Tennis, Tuxedo, Athlete, Default, Swedish, Cyclist, Prisoner, and Boxer.

  A variety of Alex skins available in the Legacy Console Edition. Left to right: Tennis, Tuxedo, Athlete, Default, Swedish, Cyclist, Prisoner, and Boxer.

• Multiple size options for skins.Template:Only

  Multiple size options for skins.Template:Only

• A render of the full cast, used when first entering the character creator.

  A render of the full cast, used when first entering the character creator.

Renders

• Testvan's skin as seen in an early skin test screenshot.

  Testvan's skin as seen in an early skin test screenshot.

• Mezo's skin as seen in an early skin test screenshot.

  Mezo's skin as seen in an early skin test screenshot.

• Mezo in a camouflaged skin.

  Mezo in a camouflaged skin.

• Notch's hat layer test skin.

  Notch's hat layer test skin.

• Steve's friend from the Official Minecraft Trailer.

  Steve's friend from the Official Minecraft Trailer.

• Notch's skin.

  Notch's skin.

• Jeb's skin.

  Jeb's skin.

• C418's skin.

  C418's skin.

• Jappa's skin.

  Jappa's skin.

• Slicedlime's skin.

  Slicedlime's skin.

• LadyAgnes's skin.

  LadyAgnes's skin.

• Kingbdogz's skin.

  Kingbdogz's skin.

• Searge's skin.

  Searge's skin.

• Dinnerbone's skin.

  Dinnerbone's skin.

• Grum's skin.

  Grum's skin.

• mollstam's skin.

  mollstam's skin.

• Deadmau5's skin (blue version).

  Deadmau5's skin (blue version).

• Deadmau5's skin (red version).

  Deadmau5's skin (red version).

• The base villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

  The base villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

• The butcher villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

  The butcher villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

• The farmer villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

  The farmer villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

• The librarian villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

  The librarian villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

• The priest villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

  The priest villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

• The smith villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

  The smith villager skin out of the 7 villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014.

• One of the 7 Villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014. Of note is that Nitwits were unimplemented at the time.

  One of the 7 Villager skins that all players wore during April Fools 2014. Of note is that Nitwits were unimplemented at the time.

See also

• Character
• Mob (entity)
• Mobs
• Mob of Me
• Player
• Skin pack