Most players love the feel and looks of vanilla Minecraft, but for those wanting to spice things up visually, the game has an option for custom texture packs.

Minecraft shaders can be a surefire way to vastly improve the game's visuals, and one of the most popular ways to do so is via the Iris Shaders mod.

OptiFine is an essential mod for any Minecraft player wanting to use shaders or enhance their graphics performance. Here's how to get it and use it.