NPC Studio
Be the director of your best thumbnail yet.
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About this Mod
Be the director of your best thumbnail yet.
Stage the shot, pose the characters, control the world, and capture it all inside Minecraft.
Create with control
- Advanced character posing
- Custom mob & item support
- Detailed world and lighting control
- Powerful in-game camera tools
- Pose presets, scene saving, and more
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FAQ
Where can I report bugs or suggest features?
Join the Discord at discord.gg/mdh. For bug reports, include your Minecraft version, NPC Studio version, mod loader, what you expected to happen, what actually happened, and any useful logs or screenshots.
How do I import custom models?
Open the model picker, then use the import folder button. NPC Studio supports .bbmodel, .geo.json, and .jar files. For .bbmodel and .geo.json models, place the matching .png texture beside the model file and use the same file name.
How do I share presets?
Open the preset folder from the Presets tab, then share the preset .json file or the folder that contains it. The other person can place it in their config/npcstudio/presets folder and load it from the Presets tab.
How do I make batch screenshots automatically cut out the player?
Install Iris and a WEM cutout-compatible shaderpack, then enable WEM Cutout in the Batch Screenshots screen. If you have more than one compatible shaderpack installed, choose the one you want to use for the cutout pass before running the batch.
Available Versions
How to Install NPC Studio on Your Client
Install the Mod Loader Locally
Install fabric for your local Minecraft version.
Download the Matching File
Choose the NPC Studio file for fabric and Minecraft 1.21.11.
Install Mod
Place the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and restart Minecraft. No server-side installation is required.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.11, 1.20.1, 1.8.9
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Does NPC Studio need to be installed on the Minecraft server?
No. Modrinth marks NPC Studio as unsupported on the server side. Install it only in your local Minecraft mods folder. Your server can remain unchanged unless the mod page lists an additional dependency.
Which version and loader does NPC Studio require?
Use a file for fabric, forge and your exact Minecraft version. Supported versions include 1.21.11, 1.20.1, 1.8.9. Files for different loaders are not interchangeable.
NPC Studio is not working – what should I check?
First check the Minecraft version, loader version and required dependencies. Put the .jar file in your local .minecraft/mods folder and remove older duplicates. Because this mod is client-side, adding server RAM will not fix it.
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