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How to Install OptiFine for Minecraft 1.20

OptiFine, making your Minecraft look mighty fine!
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Published: Jun 8, 2023 08:05 am

Minecraft is all the rage with millions of players worldwide, being the most loved sandbox game due to its customization options and expansive, beautiful worlds that can be created. But many like to take their creativity to the next level by installing texture and shader packs to make their game look even more realistic. Optifine is one of the most popular mods and the one I personally can't live without, as it boosts my FPS levels and makes the game look realistic at the same time. This guide will show you how to install OptiFine for Minecraft 1.20 Java and Bedrock editions.

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Installing OptiFine mod for Minecraft 1.20 Java

OptiFine is a third-party application you must install separately from your main game. But don't let that discourage you, as it is perfectly safe for your system and easy to do. Follow the steps below:

  • Download OptiFine 1.20 Instance from the official OptiFine Download page.
  •  Locate OptiFine Installer.exe in your downloads folder and double-click to begin the installation.
  •  Click Install to begin the installation. This process should be fairly short.

Related: Minecraft 1.20 has been dubbed Minecraft Trails and Tales Update

Setting up Minecraft to run with OptiFine

Once OptiFine is installed on your system, you must set it up before running your game on your Minecraft Launcher. Follow the steps below:

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  • Start the Minecraft Launcher.
  • Select Minecraft: Java edition in the side menu.
  • Navigate to the Installations tab on the upper menu section.
  • Select the version of OptiFine that you just installed from the list, then select Play.

After you perform the necessary steps, you should have Minecraft 1.20 with OptiFine mod up and running without issues. The only thing remaining for you is to test it by loading up some of our awesome 1.20 version seeds and enjoying wonderful natural creations!

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Luka Rakočević
Luka Rakocevic works as a full-time staff writer at Pro Game Guides and is a new-generation gamer. Backed with old-school gaming knowledge, his oldest gaming memories are on SNES, trying to beat Super Mario. Games are his big inspiration, and he frequently draws from that well to create new art. He prefers narrative-driven games like God of War, Killzone, Half-life, Uncharted and similar. Luka mainly writes science fiction in his free time. When he's not home banging away at his computer keyboard, you will most likely find him at a local pub or a metal concert in the middle of a mosh pit.
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