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Minecraft: Java Edition
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Tired of dark caves and hard-to-see areas in Minecraft?
Photon is a lightweight FullBright texture pack that makes caves, interiors, and dark areas fully visible while preserving vanilla colors.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Photon acts as a FullBright texture pack. Some servers may consider this a cheat. Please consult server rules before use.
Features
- FullBright lighting for caves, interiors, and underwater
- Preserves vanilla colors and textures, no artificial glow
- Client-side only; works in multiplayer if allowed by server rules
- Fully compatible with vanilla-style gameplay
Requirements
| Branch | Minecraft Version | Forge Requirement | Fabric Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 1.6 → 1.12.2 | ⚠️ OptiFine required | ❌ Not supported |
| Legacy+ | 1.13 → 1.16.5 | ⚠️ OptiFine required | ❌ Not supported |
| Future | 1.17 → 1.21.9 | Pack in development | Pack in development |
1.21+ versions are still being remade and are not yet available. The current 1.21+ version may not work with many releases.
Why Photon?
Exploring dark areas shouldn’t be a struggle. Photon ensures you can see clearly everywhere while still feeling like vanilla Minecraft. No mods, no x-ray, just brighter, natural-looking visuals.
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Vanilla vs Photon
Vanilla
Photon
Installation
- Download the ZIP file.
- Place it in your Minecraft
resourcepacksfolder. - Enable it from the Resource Pack menu.
Compatibility
- Works with all vanilla-based gameplay
- Compatible with mods that don’t replace lighting or textures
- Resource pack only, no mods or shaders required