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Alpha Skins Mod Wiki & Guide

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Adds classic Alpha-era player skins as cosmetic options.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Designing a Good-Looking See-Through SkinTransparent pixels behave differently from a normal solid skin, so a little planning helps the result look…Fixing Transparent Skin Pixels That Show Up Black or SolidIf your erased areas look solid instead of see-through, work through these checks in order. Check the skin file 1.…How to Apply Your Transparent Skin and Check It in GameAfter saving a skin with erased pixels, you need to load it on your account and view it properly. Apply the skin 1.…How to Make Parts of Your Skin See-ThroughWith the mod installed, transparent pixels in your skin file stay transparent in game instead of being turned solid.…

Frequently asked questions

What does Alpha Skins Mod actually do?
It stops the game from stripping the alpha channel off your skin when it renders, so transparent pixels in your skin file stay see-through. It adds no items, blocks or commands, so there is nothing to craft or configure.
How do I make part of my skin invisible?
Open your skin PNG in an editor that supports alpha transparency and erase the pixels you want hidden, so they are truly transparent. Don't just paint them a background color. Then save as PNG and apply the skin as usual.
Why do my transparent pixels show up black or solid?
Usually the pixels aren't actually transparent in the file, or the editor flattened the alpha when saving. Check that you used the eraser or a transparent selection and saved as PNG with transparency, not JPEG or a format without an alpha channel. Also confirm the mod is loaded, since without it the game turns those pixels opaque.
Do I need a special skin format or a new skin upload?
No, it is the same standard skin PNG with transparency in the pixels you want hidden. Apply it through your normal skin settings, then reload the world or rejoin to check it.

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