About this Mod
Better UI Scaling
This mod aims to improve on Minecraft's implementation of GUI scaling by adding 30 logarithmic GUI scales as opposed to the normal, preset 3.
Also, has built-in compatibility with Sodium's reworked video settings screen!
Vanilla example
Sodium example
Known incompatibilites
No known compatibilites so far. If you find one, please make an issue
Available Versions
How to Install Better GUI Scaling on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.17.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better GUI Scaling". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.17.1
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Better GUI Scaling server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.17.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Better GUI Scaling compatible with fabric?
Better GUI Scaling officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.17.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Better GUI Scaling – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better GUI Scaling consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
Rent Modded Server
Install Better GUI Scaling with just one click on your server.