
LiveTextureSwap
Live texture & model swapping for items and armor — directly in-game
About this Mod
🔁 LiveTextureSwap — Change Textures and Models Live In-Game
LiveTextureSwap is a client-side mod for Minecraft Java Edition that allows you to change item and armor textures and models in real time, without reloading the world, without F3+T, and without interrupting gameplay.
You can upload a texture or a full model while playing, apply it to an item or armor piece, and see the result directly in-game within seconds.
✨ Features
- ⚡ Instant replacement of item and armor textures
- 🧩 Support for 2D and 3D textures and models
- 🚫 No resource reloads, no world reloads
- 📂 Upload files directly from inside the game
- 🖥️ Clean and user-friendly in-game interface
- 📦 Export all added textures and models into a full resource pack
🎨 Texture Replacement Modes
When applying a texture, you can choose one of three modes:
🖼️ PNG Mode
Simple texture replacement using a PNG image.
Perfect for quick reskins, custom icons, and fast visual changes.
🧱 JSON Mode
Replace an item with a full custom model, including:
- JSON model files
- PNG textures
.propertiesfiles
This allows you to use fully custom 3D item models without restarting the game.
🛡️ ARM Mode
Replace textures of armor worn by the player.
Changes are immediately visible:
- on the player model
- in third-person view
- in the world
🗂️ Texture Management
- View a list of all added textures and models
- Quickly switch between different variants
- Remove textures or revert to vanilla
- Organize textures by item
📦 Resource Pack Export
LiveTextureSwap can combine all added textures and models into a single resource pack:
- Export as a ready-to-use
.zip - Share it with friends
- Use it in other worlds or modpacks
This makes the mod useful not only for live customization, but also as a resource pack creation tool.
👥 Who Is This Mod For?
- 🎥 Content creators (YouTube, Shorts, TikTok)
- 🏗️ Builders and designers
- ⚔️ PvP players with custom visuals
- 🎨 Resource pack creators
- 🎮 Players who want fast and flexible visual customization
⚙️ Compatibility
- Minecraft Java Edition 1.20+
- Fabric
- Compatible with Sodium and Iris
- Works alongside regular resource packs
- OptiFine is not guaranteed to be compatible
🔒 Client-side only — no server installation required.
⚠️ Limitations
- Visual changes only
- Does not affect item stats or gameplay
- No automatic texture synchronization between players
(use resource pack export to share)
🚀 Why LiveTextureSwap?
LiveTextureSwap removes the biggest barrier to customization in Minecraft — constant reloads.
You can change how your items and armor look as fast as switching a hotbar slot.
Available Versions
How to Install LiveTextureSwap 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "LiveTextureSwap". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
LiveTextureSwap 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is LiveTextureSwap compatible with fabric?
LiveTextureSwap officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with LiveTextureSwap – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if LiveTextureSwap 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 LiveTextureSwap with just one click on your server.