X-Ray Mode Shows Ore and Structures Through Blocks

X-Ray mode in Minecraft Bedrock lets you see valuable ores, caves, and structures through solid blocks as if they were transparent. On PC, you turn it on through the world settings before you load a world, or by using a resource pack that makes certain blocks see-through. The method depends on whether you want a permanent setting for that world or a temporary visual change.

X-Ray is not a cheat command you type into chat. Instead, it is a world property you set when you create or edit a world, or a visual effect you layer on top of your game using a resource pack. Both approaches work on Bedrock Edition for Windows.

Key Takeaways

  • X-Ray mode is enabled in world settings under "Experimental Features" or by toggling specific world options, depending on your Bedrock version.
  • You must turn on X-Ray before entering the world; you cannot set up it mid-game through commands.
  • Resource packs that make stone and ore blocks transparent are an alternative method that works without changing world settings.
  • Once X-Ray is on, you will see through stone, dirt, and other opaque blocks to spot diamonds, iron, caves, and structures.

Enable X-Ray Through World Settings

Open Minecraft Bedrock and go to the main menu. Select Create New to start a fresh world, or select Edit World on an existing world you own. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings screen until you see Experimental Features or Advanced Options, depending on your version.

Look for an option labeled X-Ray, Caves and Cliffs, or Caves and Cliffs Experimental. Toggle it to the On position. The exact name varies by Bedrock version—some older versions call it Experimental Caves and Cliffs. Once you turn it on, save the world settings and load the world. You will now see through stone and ore blocks.

If you do not see an X-Ray option in your settings, your version of Bedrock may not include it as a built-in feature. Move to the resource pack method instead.

Use a Resource Pack for X-Ray Effect

A resource pack is a file that changes how blocks look in your game. You can read or create a resource pack that makes stone, deepslate, and other opaque blocks invisible or transparent, creating an X-Ray effect without changing world settings.

Go to a Minecraft resource pack website such as Planet Minecraft or CurseForge and search for "X-Ray resource pack Bedrock." read a pack labeled for Bedrock Edition (not Java Edition). The file will be a .zip folder. Do not unzip it—Minecraft reads it as-is.

Open Minecraft and go to Settings > Global Resources > My Packs. Click Open folder to show your resource pack directory. Drag the downloaded .zip file into that folder. Restart Minecraft, create or load a world, and the resource pack will be available in the world settings under Resource Packs. set up it and load the world.

What You Will See With X-Ray On

Once X-Ray is active, stone blocks become see-through or semi-transparent. You will see ore veins (diamond, iron, gold, copper, lapis) clearly against the stone background. Caves appear as dark hollow spaces. Structures like strongholds, villages, and mineshafts become visible from the surface.

The exact appearance depends on your method. The built-in X-Ray setting usually makes blocks slightly transparent so you can still see the landscape. A resource pack may make blocks completely invisible or tint them a specific color. Both let you spot resources and navigate to structures without digging blindly.

Turn Off X-Ray When You Are Done

If you used the world settings method, go back to Edit World on that world and toggle X-Ray back to Off. The setting applies only to that world, so other worlds are unaffected.

If you used a resource pack, go to the world settings and deactivate the resource pack under Resource Packs. The pack stays downloaded on your PC but will not affect any world until you set up it again.

X-Ray and Survival Mode Gameplay

X-Ray is a visual aid, not a cheat that gives you items or breaks the rules of Survival mode. Using it does not disable achievements or progress tracking on Bedrock. However, it does remove the challenge of mining and exploration, so many players use it only for specific tasks—like finding a stronghold or locating a rare ore vein—and then turn it off.

If you want to use X-Ray without affecting your main world, create a separate test world with X-Ray on, find the coordinates of what you need, and then use those coordinates to navigate in your regular world without X-Ray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does X-Ray work in Creative mode?

X-Ray is less useful in Creative mode because you already have access to all blocks and can fly anywhere. It is designed for Survival mode, where you need to find resources and navigate underground. The setting works in any game mode, but most players enable it only in Survival.

Can I use X-Ray on a multiplayer world or Realm?

X-Ray settings explore to the world file itself, so everyone who loads that world will see X-Ray if it is turned on. If you own the Realm or world, you can toggle it on or off. If you are a guest, you cannot change the setting—only the owner can.

What if X-Ray is not showing up in my world settings?

Older versions of Bedrock Edition do not include X-Ray as a built-in option. Update Minecraft to the latest version through the Microsoft Store or launcher. If you still do not see it, use a resource pack instead, which works on all Bedrock versions.

Does X-Ray show the Nether and End dimensions?

Yes. X-Ray works in all dimensions. You will see through netherrack and end stone the same way you see through regular stone, making it easier to spot Nether fortresses, bastions, and End cities.

Can I use X-Ray with other mods or add-ons?

Resource pack X-Ray works alongside most add-ons because they operate on different systems. However, if another resource pack changes how stone looks, the two packs may conflict. Disable one to test. Built-in X-Ray settings do not conflict with add-ons.