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Iris Shaders

by IrisShaders

A shader mod for Fabric that allows OptiFine shader packs to be used alongside Sodium for maximum performance.

Iris Shaders Minecraft mod screenshot: Grand Teton National Park, published by IrisShaders in Performance
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Category
Performance
Complexity
Beginner-Friendly
Downloads
80M
Sides
Client

Download Iris Shaders

Iris Shaders 1.11.3+26.1-fabric sits on our own server, the build IrisShaders released on 2026-08-03, 2.7 MB. IrisShaders stays the author of Iris Shaders, the file is only hosted here. IrisShaders publishes Iris Shaders under LGPL-3.0-only, and that is why this copy may be here. Nothing is repacked, this Iris Shaders jar is IrisShaders's own build.

Download iris-fabric-1.11.3_mc26.1.2.jar

For fabric on Minecraft 26.1, 26.1.1 and 26.1.2. SHA1 d0f27f1df3aa248e25219dd621fbf72fd12e05c6 is the checksum of this Iris Shaders file. 2026-08-03 is the date IrisShaders put this Iris Shaders build out. 2.7 MB after download, no unpacking for Iris Shaders.

IrisShaders's own Iris Shaders page · Iris Shaders source code

Overview

A shader mod for Fabric that allows OptiFine shader packs to be used alongside Sodium for maximum performance. Iris Shaders lists in-game shader selection among its features. It rates beginner to pick up. It brings optifine shader pack compatibility. IrisShaders files Iris Shaders under Performance.

Iris loads OptiFine-format and other shader packs while running on top of Sodium, combining high frame rates with modern lighting effects. Iris Shaders counts 5 features across 34 versions. It brings shadow and lighting effects. It reaches 26.2. It covers 34 game versions.

Iris Shaders 1.11.3+26.1-fabric is downloadable here, 2.7 MB. It includes performance-optimized rendering. It ships under LGPL. 28,788 people watch Iris Shaders for updates. 12 other Performance mods sit beside Iris Shaders.

IrisShaders tags Iris Shaders as shaders, graphics and rendering. It spans 1.16.5 to 26.2. It brings works alongside sodium. It lists in-game shader selection too. 34 builds carry the Iris Shaders name.

Iris Shaders keeps pace with the game as IrisShaders publishes it. It counts 5 features across 34 versions. OptiFine sits next to Iris Shaders under Performance here. 1.16.5 is the oldest game version this Iris Shaders list reaches back to. It lists shadow and lighting effects among its features.

Mod Loaders

Iris Shaders ships a separate build for each of Fabric and Quilt. It needs one loader, Iris Shaders ignores the other. It lists in-game shader selection among its features. 28,788 watchers follow Iris Shaders today.

FabricQuilt

Minecraft Versions

34 game versions carry Iris Shaders, 1.16.5 at the oldest and 26.2 at the newest. A Iris Shaders jar built for another version will not load Iris Shaders. Every Iris Shaders jar targets one version, so Iris Shaders numbers do not swap. It reaches further than 116 mods here.

1.16 holds 1 Iris Shaders jar:1.16.5
Iris Shaders covers 1.17 in 2 builds:1.171.17.1
3 jars of Iris Shaders for 1.18:1.181.18.11.18.2
5 Iris Shaders builds carry 1.19:1.191.19.11.19.21.19.31.19.4
Iris Shaders covers 1.20 in 7 builds:1.201.20.11.20.21.20.31.20.41.20.51.20.6
1.21 holds 12 Iris Shaders jars:1.211.21.11.21.21.21.31.21.41.21.51.21.61.21.71.21.81.21.91.21.101.21.11
Iris Shaders on 26: 4 builds:26.126.1.126.1.226.2

26.1.1, 26.1.2 and 26.2 are the newest game versions with a Iris Shaders build. Your launcher version and the Iris Shaders jar version have to match. Each number exists per loader, so 68 Iris Shaders combinations in all. 1.16.5 and 1.17 are the oldest Iris Shaders builds, below 1.16.5 there is none.

Release history

IrisShaders has published 233 Iris Shaders builds, the first on 2021-06-09 and the newest on 2026-08-03. The date says when Iris Shaders last moved, not how long it will keep working. It spans 1.16.5 to 26.2. Each Iris Shaders build targets its own game version and loader.

The most recent Iris Shaders builds published by IrisShaders
BuildPublishedForDownloads
1.11.3+26.1-fabric2026-08-03Fabric · 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2738K · 2.7 MB
1.11.3+26.1-neoforge2026-08-03NeoForge · 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.253K · 2.6 MB
1.11.2+26.1-fabric2026-07-09Fabric · 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2953K · 2.7 MB
1.11.2+26.1-neoforge2026-07-09NeoForge · 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.267K · 2.6 MB
1.11.2+26.2-neoforge2026-07-08NeoForge · 26.2454K · 2.6 MB
1.11.2+26.2-fabric2026-07-08Fabric · 26.25M · 2.7 MB
1.11.1+26.2-fabric2026-06-16Fabric · 26.23M · 2.7 MB
1.11.0+26.2-fabric2026-06-16Fabric · 26.2136K · 2.7 MB

2026: 20 builds · 2025: 41 builds · 2024: 51 builds · 2023: 52 builds · 2022: 59 builds · 2021: 10 builds

Key Features

Iris Shaders brings a focused set of features to the table. Highlights include optifine shader pack compatibility, plus works alongside sodium, with the full list below.

  • OptiFine shader pack compatibility
  • Works alongside Sodium
  • In-game shader selection
  • Shadow and lighting effects
  • Performance-optimized rendering

Dependencies

This mod requires the following dependencies to be installed:

Sodium

Tags

#shaders#graphics#rendering#optifine

How to install Iris Shaders

Iris Shaders takes one of Fabric and Quilt. It lists optifine shader pack compatibility among its features. Sodium go in beside Iris Shaders. 1.16.5 to 26.2 is the Iris Shaders range.

  1. 1Install Fabric for the Minecraft version you want Iris Shaders on. It brings works alongside sodium. It lists 34 of them, 1.16.5 to 26.2. Fabric and Quilt each work for Iris Shaders, one at a time.
  2. 2Put sodium in first: Iris Shaders will not load without. Sodium carries its own version numbers, match them to Iris Shaders. 1 file go in before Iris Shaders. Sodium is not optional for Iris Shaders.
  3. 3Drop iris-fabric-1.11.3_mc26.1.2.jar into the mods folder. The jar goes in whole, Iris Shaders unpacks nothing. The folder may hold other mods beside Iris Shaders. Only your own client needs Iris Shaders.
  4. 4Start the game and look for Iris Shaders in the mods list. The log names the file when Iris Shaders refuses. 28,788 watchers follow Iris Shaders today. No Iris Shaders entry means the loader or the version is off.

Iris Shaders runs on 34 game versions, 1.16.5 to 26.2. Each Iris Shaders jar is built per version. 26.2 is covered by Iris Shaders. It lists 34 game versions.

See our full mod install guide

Compatibility & alternatives

Fabric and Quilt run Iris Shaders today. It includes works alongside sodium. It keeps pace with 26.2. It shares Performance with 12 others. 34 versions carry Iris Shaders.

sodium sit well next to Iris Shaders. It counts 5 features across 34 versions. It competes in Performance. Sodium and Lithium share the shelf with Iris Shaders. OptiFine (built-in shaders) and Oculus (on Forge) cover ground Iris Shaders also covers.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. Iris Shaders logo beside a feather

    Why install Iris Shaders at all?

    A shader mod for Fabric that allows OptiFine shader packs to be used alongside Sodium for maximum performance. Iris Shaders brings optifine shader pack compatibility. It counts 5 features across 34 versions. It rates beginner to learn.

  2. Iris Shaders logo beside a anvil

    Is Iris Shaders Forge or Fabric?

    Iris Shaders builds exist for Fabric and Quilt. It includes works alongside sodium. 28,788 watchers follow Iris Shaders today. It lists optifine shader pack compatibility among its features.

  3. Iris Shaders logo beside a clock

    What Minecraft versions does Iris Shaders support?

    Iris Shaders covers 34 releases, 1.16.5 to 26.2. It lists in-game shader selection among its features. It shares Performance with 12 others. It brings works alongside sodium.

  4. Iris Shaders logo beside a compass

    Does Iris Shaders work on Minecraft 26.2?

    Yes, Iris Shaders is current. It moved with the game. IrisShaders keeps Iris Shaders current.

  5. Iris Shaders logo beside a chain

    Does Iris Shaders need anything else?

    Yes, Iris Shaders wants sodium. 1 file sits under Iris Shaders. Sodium matches the Iris Shaders version.

  6. Iris Shaders logo beside a beacon

    Does Iris Shaders belong on a server?

    Yes, Iris Shaders is yours alone. Nobody else needs Iris Shaders installed. It runs client side, any server takes you.

  7. Iris Shaders logo beside a writable book

    Under what licence is Iris Shaders published?

    IrisShaders publishes Iris Shaders under LGPL. It brings works alongside sodium. Playing Iris Shaders needs no permission. Changes to the mod itself have to stay open.

  8. Iris Shaders logo beside a emerald

    Who still builds Iris Shaders?

    28,788 people follow Iris Shaders for new builds. It includes in-game shader selection. It lists works alongside sodium among its features. It sits on the newest release.

  9. Iris Shaders logo beside a bookshelf

    Iris Shaders or something else?

    Iris Shaders shares its Performance shelf with Sodium, Lithium and Embeddium. It lists shadow and lighting effects among its features. 12 Performance mods stand beside Iris Shaders. They overlap Iris Shaders, never replace it.