Where to find and read texture packs for Bedrock

Texture packs for Bedrock Edition on PC come from the official Minecraft Marketplace, third-party websites, and community creators. The Marketplace is built into the game and shows you packs that have been tested by Microsoft; third-party sites like Planet Minecraft and CurseForge host packs made by independent creators, many of which are free.

The Marketplace packs are the safest route if you are new to texture packs—they install with one click and you know they will work. If you read from outside the Marketplace, you are responsible for checking that the file is safe and compatible with your version of Bedrock. Always read from the pack creator's official page or a trusted community site, not random links in forums or Discord.

Bedrock texture packs come as .mcpack files (the standard format) or sometimes as .zip files. The .mcpack format is easier because Windows recognizes it and opens it directly in Minecraft. If you read a .zip file, you may need to rename it to .mcpack or extract it manually into your resource packs folder.

Key Takeaways

  • The Minecraft Marketplace inside the game is the easiest way to find and install texture packs—they read and set up with one click.
  • Third-party sites like Planet Minecraft and CurseForge host free packs made by the community, but you must read the .mcpack file and install it manually.
  • Texture packs on Bedrock PC go into your resource packs folder, which Windows can usually find automatically when you double-click a .mcpack file.
  • After you install a pack, you must set up it in the world settings before it will show up in your game.
  • Bedrock texture packs are version-specific, so a pack made for an older version of the game may not work on your current version.

Installing a texture pack from the Marketplace

Open Minecraft Bedrock Edition and click the Marketplace button on the main menu. Browse the texture packs section or search for a specific pack by name. When you find one you want, click it to see the preview, description, and creator information.

Click the button to purchase or read (free packs say "Get" or "Free"; paid packs show a price). The pack downloads automatically and appears in your resource packs folder. You do not need to do anything else—the Marketplace handles the installation for you.

Installing a texture pack from a third-party website

Go to the website where the pack is hosted (Planet Minecraft, CurseForge, or the creator's own site). Look for a read button labeled "read" or "read Pack"—avoid ads and fake read buttons. Save the file to your computer; it should be named something like packname.mcpack.

Once the read finishes, double-click the .mcpack file. Windows will ask you to open it with an process; select Minecraft Bedrock Edition from the list. Minecraft opens automatically and imports the pack into your resource packs folder. If Windows does not recognize .mcpack files, right-click the file, choose "Open with," and browse to find the Minecraft launcher.

If the file is a .zip instead of .mcpack, you have two options. You can try renaming it by changing the file extension from .zip to .mcpack and then double-clicking it. If that does not work, extract the .zip file and manually move the folder into your resource packs directory (see the next section for the folder location).

Finding your resource packs folder

Minecraft Bedrock stores resource packs in a specific folder on your PC. The easiest way to find it is to open Minecraft, go to Settings, then Storage, and click "Open resource packs folder." Windows File Explorer opens directly to the right location.

If you need to find it manually, the path is C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang\resource_packs on Windows 10 and 11. If you are using the Java Launcher version of Bedrock (less common), the folder is in .minecraft\resourcepacks instead. Packs you read should appear here automatically after installation.

Activating a texture pack in your world

After you install a pack, it does not show up in your game until you turn it on. Open Minecraft and either create a new world or open an existing one. Before you enter the world, go to the world settings screen and look for "Resource Packs" or "Packs."

You will see a list of installed packs on the left side and active packs on the right. Click the pack you want to use and click the arrow to move it to the active list. The order matters—packs higher in the active list override packs below them if they change the same textures. Click "Done" or "Save" to confirm, then load into your world. The new textures should appear when ready.

Troubleshooting texture packs that do not work

If a pack does not show up in your resource packs list after you install it, the file may be corrupted or in the wrong format. Try downloading it again from the original source. Make sure the file ends in .mcpack, not .zip or .rar.

If a pack is in your list but textures do not change when you set up it, the pack may be made for a different version of Bedrock than the one you are running. Check the pack's description or creator page to see which versions it supports. You can see your current Bedrock version in the Settings menu under "About." If the versions do not match, the pack may not work until you update the game or find a pack made for your version.

If the game crashes after you set up a pack, remove it from the active list and restart Minecraft. The pack may conflict with another active pack or with your world settings. Try activating only one pack at a time to find which one is causing the problem.

Combining multiple texture packs

Bedrock lets you stack multiple texture packs in the same world. The pack at the top of the active list takes priority—if two packs change the same texture, the top pack wins. Packs below it fill in textures the top pack does not change.

This is useful when you want to combine a large texture pack with a smaller one that adds details or fixes specific blocks. For example, you might use a full 64x64 pack as your base and layer a smaller pack on top that changes only water or plants. Experiment with the order to get the look you want. If textures look wrong or the game slows down, try removing one pack and testing again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Java Edition texture packs on Bedrock PC?

No. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition use different texture formats and folder structures. A Java pack will not work on Bedrock. You must find packs specifically made for Bedrock Edition, which are labeled as such on community sites.

Do texture packs work on Realms or multiplayer worlds?

Texture packs are local to your PC—they only change what you see, not what other players see. Everyone in a multiplayer world or Realm can use different packs at the same time without affecting each other. The packs do not upload to the server or Realm.

Will a texture pack slow down my game?

High-resolution packs (128x128 or larger) can reduce frame rate on older PCs or laptops. If your game slows down after installing a pack, try a lower-resolution pack (16x16 or 32x32) or remove the pack and test again. You can also lower other graphics settings to compensate.

What if I want to go back to the default textures?

Remove the pack from your active packs list in world settings. You do not have to delete the pack file—it stays in your resource packs folder and you can reactivate it anytime. If you want to delete it permanently, go to your resource packs folder and remove the folder.

Can I make my own texture pack for Bedrock?

Yes, but it requires editing image files and understanding Bedrock's folder structure. The official Minecraft wiki has guides on creating Bedrock resource packs. Most creators use image editing software like Photoshop or free tools like GIMP to modify the texture files, then package them as .mcpack files.