Depth Map Shaders (1.21.8) – Visualize Minecraft in Depth-Based Layers

Depth Map Shaders transforms your Minecraft world into a grayscale depth-based view. Instead of showing colors or textures, this shader renders everything in black and white based on distance from the camera. Closer objects appear lighter, while farther areas fade into darker shades, creating a visual effect similar to 3D modeling depth maps or post-processing masks.

Depth Map Shaders

This unique visual style is especially useful for creators, editors, and players looking to explore a different way of seeing the game environment.

Highlights

Black and white depth visualization. The entire world is rendered using shades of gray based on how far each surface is from the player.
Ideal for photo editing or post-processing. Depth maps are often used in graphics work, and this shader allows you to capture them directly in-game.
Minimalistic and clean. With no textures, lighting, or color, the visuals are sharp and easy to analyze.
Lightweight performance. Because there are no complex visual effects, it runs well even on modest hardware.
Creative use cases. Great for cinematic projects, resource pack creators, or those interested in visual experimentation.