Picture Axe

Picture Axe

Place images from the web into your Minecraft world in various ways. From beds, banners, and shields you can put images onto vast array of things.

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About this Mod


Decorate your world with any image from the web!

PicAxe is the ultimate decoration mod that gives you the power to bring any image from the internet directly into your Minecraft world. Personalize your base like never before by applying custom textures to beds, banners, shields, and a variety of new, versatile blocks. Make your world uniquely yours!


Features

  • The PicAxe Tool: A special tool used to copy and paste image URLs. Sneak + Right-Click in the air to open a simple UI and store your link.
  • Image Beds: Convert any vanilla bed into a canvas! Apply your image and cycle through different styles, from a full drape to a simple sheet pattern.
  • Image Banners & Shields: Turn a banner into a high-definition picture that waves in the wind. Combine it with a shield in a crafting grid to take your art into battle!
  • 6-Sided Image Block: A creative block that can have a different, unique image applied to each of its six faces. Perfect for detailed displays and hidden art.
  • Resizable Image Frame: A dynamic frame block that can be resized from 1x1 up to 6x6. Configure it to either stretch the image to fit or keep its original aspect ratio.
  • Simple to Use: A single, unified system controls everything. Just Right-Click with the PicAxe to apply images and configure your blocks.

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How to Use

  1. Copy an Image URL: Find an image on the web and copy its URL. (Pro-tip: Use URLs that end in .png or .jpg for best results!)
  2. Store the URL: Hold your PicAxe and Sneak + Right-Click in the air to open the URL input screen. Paste your link and click "Confirm".
  3. Apply the Image:
    • Right-click on any vanilla Bed, Banner, or one of the new blocks (Image Frame, 6-Sided Block) to apply the stored image. This will convert the vanilla block into its "Image" version.
  4. Configure Blocks:
    • Image Beds: Right-click an Image Bed again with the same URL on your PicAxe to cycle through its different rendering styles.
    • 6-Sided Block: To apply an image to a specific face, simply right-click on that face with the PicAxe.
    • Image Frame: After applying an image, right-click the frame again to open its config screen where you can set its size (Width/Height) and toggle the stretch mode.

Crafting Recipes

Pixel Dust (x16)

A mystical powder that fuels all image-based crafting.

Shapeless Recipe:

  • 4x Redstone
  • 4x Lapis Lazuli
  • 1x Diamond

PicAxe Tool

A magical axe used to store and apply image URLs.

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PAP
 P 
  • P = Pixel Dust
  • A = Iron Axe

Image Frame

A resizable frame for your pictures.

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PLP
GPG
  • G = Glass Pane
  • P = Pixel Dust
  • L = Any Log

6-Sided Image Block

A block with a canvas on every face.

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PLP
GPG
  • G = Glass
  • P = Pixel Dust
  • L = Any Log

Image Shield

Display your art while defending yourself.

Shapeless Recipe:

  • 1x Shield
  • 1x Image Banner

Inspiration

This mod was inspired by the original Images mod.


Installation

This mod requires the Architectury API or Balm API. Please make sure to install the right one for your version!

For Fabric 1.20-1.21:

  1. Download and install the Fabric Loader.
  2. Download the Fabric API.
  3. Download the Architectury API.
  4. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and the downloaded APIs into your mods folder.

For NeoForge 1.20-1.21:

  1. Download and install the latest version of NeoForge.
  2. Download the Architectury API.
  3. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and Architectury API into your mods folder.

For Fabric 1.21.5+:

  1. Download and install the Fabric Loader.
  2. Download the Fabric API.
  3. Download the Balm API.
  4. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and the downloaded APIs into your mods folder.

For NeoForge 1.21.5+:

  1. Download and install the latest version of NeoForge.
  2. Download the Balm API.
  3. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and Architectury API into your mods folder.

Available Versions

v1.0.9 NeoForge 1.21.8release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8neoforge
August 27, 2025
v1.0.9 Fabric 1.21.8release
MC 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8fabric
August 27, 2025
v1.0.9 NeoForge 1.21.5release
MC 1.21.5neoforge
August 27, 2025
v1.0.9 Fabric 1.21.5release
MC 1.21.5fabric
August 27, 2025
v1.0.9 NeoForge 1.21.1release
MC 1.21.1neoforge
August 27, 2025

How to Install Picture Axe on Your Server

1

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

2

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.8).

3

Install Mod

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

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforgeneoforge

Minecraft Versions

1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6 (+3 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Picture Axe 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 (1.21.8). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Picture Axe compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?

Picture Axe officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6. 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 Picture Axe – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Picture Axe 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

1.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.11.20.1