JPG Screenshot

Saves screenshots as JPG files, reduce file size by about 80%

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About this Mod

JPG Screenshot has a new look!

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New icon, same old two-mixin mod. Now updated for 26.1!

Why save screenshots as jpg?

Save disk space!

Minecraft saves screenshots as ~2MB png files at 1080p. This mod changes it to ~400KB high quality jpg files which look almost indistinguishable.

Perfect if you:

Take lots of screenshots
Can't let them go
Don't want to buy another harddisk

Small downside: saving the screenshot is slightly longer, although the screenshot itself is instantaneous. Taking many screenshots in succession may cause the game to stutter.

Can I still take png screenshots?

Yes, just hold Left CTRL Key while taking a screenshot. You can change this key in the game's Key Binds setting.

About older versions

Prior to version 2.0.0, the default modifier key was Left Alt Key. Also, the jpg quality used to be worse.

Issues

If you find an issue, feel free to open an issue here.

Other things

Fabric API is required to properly display the keybind label and modmenu description.

Available Versions

JPG Screenshot 2.0.0release

MC 26.1, 26.1.1fabric

April 6, 2026

v1.0.4release

MC 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 1.20, 1.20.1fabric, quilt

July 22, 2023

v1.0.3release

MC 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2, 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4, 23w12a, 23w13a, 23w13a_or_b, 23w14a, 23w16a, 23w17a, 23w18a, 1.20-pre1, 1.20-pre2, 1.20-pre3, 1.20-pre4, 1.20-pre5, 1.20-pre6, 1.20-pre7, 1.20, 1.20.1fabric, quilt

May 29, 2023

v1.0.2release

MC 1.20-pre1, 1.20-pre2, 1.20-pre3, 1.20-pre4, 1.20-pre5fabric, quilt

May 24, 2023

v1.0.1release

MC 1.17.1, 1.18.2fabric

November 14, 2021

How to Install JPG Screenshot 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 (26.1.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "JPG Screenshot". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricquilt

Minecraft Versions

26.1.1, 26.1, 1.20.1 (+25 more)

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

JPG Screenshot 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 (26.1.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is JPG Screenshot compatible with fabric and quilt?

JPG Screenshot officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.20.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with JPG Screenshot – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if JPG Screenshot 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.