Canvas Renderer
Open source shaders for players and content creators
About this Mod
Introduction
Canvas enhances Minecraft world rendering with benefits for both player and content makers.
Canvas is in an extended beta. Many features are complete but expect some mod incompatibilities and visual defects. Visit our discord for news, dev builds, and information.
For Players
- High performance
- Pipeline shaders with visual improvements similar to OF shader packs
- Access to enhanced modded content using
For Content Makers
Canvas implements the FREX Rendering Extensions API. Features offered by FREX include:
- Dynamic models for blocks and items
- Powerful custom materials for emissive, layered, and other effects
- Custom material shaders for animation and procedural effects
- JSON loaders for creators who want to customize existing content or prefer to avoid Java code
Available Versions
How to Install Canvas 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 (1.20.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Canvas Renderer". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20 (+11 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Canvas 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 (1.20.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Canvas Renderer compatible with fabric and quilt?
Canvas Renderer officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Canvas Renderer – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Canvas 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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