Simply Upscaled Shaders (1.21.7, 1.20.1) – Lightweight Texture Enhancement for Vanilla Fans

Simply Upscaled Shaders for Minecraft (1.21.7, 1.20.1) offers a smart and subtle way to improve your game’s visuals while staying true to the iconic vanilla style. Instead of overhauling everything with dramatic lighting or complex effects, this shader focuses on real-time texture upscaling and filtering, giving your world a cleaner, smoother appearance without sacrificing performance.

Designed for players who want just a bit more visual polish, Simply Upscaled adds optional shadows, improved texture sharpness, and enhanced lighting without turning Minecraft into a cinematic experience. It’s ideal for low to mid-end systems or anyone looking for a performance-friendly shader that enhances clarity and immersion while preserving the original charm of the game.

Features:

• Real-Time Texture Filtering: Smooths out low-resolution textures for a cleaner, more cohesive look
• Optional Shadow Rendering: Adds lightweight shadows that complement the scene without causing lag
• Vanilla Aesthetic Retained: No drastic lighting changes just subtle polish and clarity enhancements
• Performance-Oriented: Optimized for high frame rates and minimal GPU load, perfect for low-end setups
• Configurable Effects: Tweak shadow intensity, contrast, filtering level, and more through in-game settings
• No Overexposure or Extreme Bloom: Keeps the game natural-looking with minimal post-processing
• Low Input Lag: Great for PvP or fast-paced gameplay where shader delay can be a factor
• Compatible with Iris Shader Loader: Designed to work smoothly with the Iris shaders mod

Screenshots:

Requires:

Optifine HD or Iris Shaders or Oculus Mod

How to install:

• Please visit the following link for full instructions: How To Download & Install Shaders with OptiFine

Why use Simply Upscaled Shaders?

While some shaders aim to transform Minecraft into a photorealistic experience, Simply Upscaled Shaders enhances the visuals without losing what makes Minecraft feel like Minecraft. It’s perfect for players who love the vanilla aesthetic but want crisper textures and a touch of shadow depth without tanking performance. Whether you’re exploring, building, or PvPing, this shader offers a great balance between visuals and smooth gameplay.