
Block Renderer
Renders PNGs of blocks and items on-demand
About this Mod
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Description:
A simple mod that can render blocks, items and maps on-demand with a keybind (default `).
Note: Block Renderer 1.4.1+ for Minecraft 1.16.2+ will work on both Fabric and Forge.
(1.4.0+)
Hover over an item and press the key to render it and save it to a file.
Hold SHIFT while pressing the render key to open a GUI that allows you to customize a single render.
Hold CTRL while pressing the render key to open a GUI that lets you select your rendering type (Map / Bulk Namespace / Animated).
(Older Versions)
Hover over an item and press the key to render it and save it to a file.
Hold SHIFT while pressing the render key to open a GUI that allows you to customize a single render.
Hold CTRL while pressing the render key to open a GUI that lets you enter a comma-separated list of namespaces to render.
The default render size is 512x512 with the maximum being 2048x2048 and minimum of 16x16.
Installation:
Forge 1.16.2+ : No extra requirements.
Fabric 1.16.2+ : Requires FabricAPI @ 0.18.x to be installed
Available Versions
How to Install Block Renderer 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 (1.16.5).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Block Renderer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3 (+1 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Block Renderer 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 (1.16.5). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Block Renderer compatible with fabric and forge?
Block Renderer officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Block Renderer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Block Renderer 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.
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