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Photon Shaders

A gameplay-focused shader pack with a semi-realistic style

by sixthsurge · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · 4,407 followers

MC 26.3 · 35 versions supported IrisOptifine ↓ 29M LicenseRef-
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Photon Shaders is a Minecraft Java Edition shader pack that provides a semi-realistic style, focusing on gameplay. It is suitable for players who want to enhance their Minecraft experience with improved visuals.

Photon Shaders can be loaded using Iris or Optifine and is installed on the client side, requiring one of these loaders to function. It works with both iris and optifine, and its features include atmosphere, bloom, colored lighting, foliage, pbr, reflections, semi-realistic style, and shadows.

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