Bedrock “shaders” are not Java OptiFine/Iris packs. Many community options are resource packs, Vibrant Visuals presets,
or Windows-only advanced tooling. Consoles typically cannot sideload the same files use Marketplace visuals instead.
Read platform limitations.
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ACD Shaders
CurseForge-listed visual pack describing Vibrant Visuals / RenderDragon oriented enhancements for mid-range devices.
Creator: ACD_Studios (per CurseForge attribution)
Versions: 26.50, 26.40, 26.30
Platforms: windows, android
Bedrock “shaders” are not the same as Java OptiFine/Iris shaders. Many require Vibrant Visuals or unofficial injectors which can violate store ToS or fail on console. Prefer creator instructions and never install unknown injectors on shared PCs.
Source catalog: CurseForge project page
shader-like free Verified 2026-10-19
Daylight Shader | RenderDragon
Lightweight visual enhancement pack listed for RenderDragon-era Bedrock.
Creator: EliteVisuals (per CurseForge attribution)
Versions: 26.30, 1.21
Platforms: windows, android
Test on a copy world. Lower render distance if FPS drops. Console Marketplace may not offer the same community file.
Source catalog: CurseForge project page
shader-like free Verified 2026-10-19
Community RenderDragon Shader Lists
Community-maintained lists documenting RenderDragon-compatible visual packs and known unsafe mirrors.
Creator: Community documentation maintainers
Versions: 26.30, 26.40, 26.50
Platforms: windows
Third-party injectors (e.g. BetterRenderDragon-style tools) are advanced, Windows-oriented, and may be blocked by antivirus or violate platform rules. We document existence for awareness we do not instruct circumvention of console restrictions.
Source catalog: RenderDragon shader list (community)
