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Picture Axe

by Jacobwasbeast · for Minecraft

Place images from the web into your Minecraft world in various ways. From beds, banners, and shields you can put images onto vast array of things.

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MITLicense
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About Picture Axe

From Modrinth

Place images from the web into your Minecraft world in various ways. From beds, banners, and shields you can put images onto vast array of things.


Decorate your world with any image from the web!

PicAxe is the ultimate decoration mod that gives you the power to bring any image from the internet directly into your Minecraft world. Personalize your base like never before by applying custom textures to beds, banners, shields, and a variety of new, versatile blocks. Make your world uniquely yours!


Features

  • The PicAxe Tool: A special tool used to copy and paste image URLs. Sneak + Right-Click in the air to open a simple UI and store your link.
  • Image Beds: Convert any vanilla bed into a canvas! Apply your image and cycle through different styles, from a full drape to a simple sheet pattern.
  • Image Banners & Shields: Turn a banner into a high-definition picture that waves in the wind. Combine it with a shield in a crafting grid to take your art into battle!
  • 6-Sided Image Block: A creative block that can have a different, unique image applied to each of its six faces. Perfect for detailed displays and hidden art.
  • Resizable Image Frame: A dynamic frame block that can be resized from 1x1 up to 6x6. Configure it to either stretch the image to fit or keep its original aspect ratio.
  • Simple to Use: A single, unified system controls everything. Just Right-Click with the PicAxe to apply images and configure your blocks.

Show case

How to Use

  1. Copy an Image URL: Find an image on the web and copy its URL. (Pro-tip: Use URLs that end in .png or .jpg for best results!)
  2. Store the URL: Hold your PicAxe and Sneak + Right-Click in the air to open the URL input screen. Paste your link and click "Confirm".
  3. Apply the Image:
  • Right-click on any vanilla Bed, Banner, or one of the new blocks (Image Frame, 6-Sided Block) to apply the stored image. This will convert the vanilla block into its "Image" version.
  1. Configure Blocks:
  • Image Beds: Right-click an Image Bed again with the same URL on your PicAxe to cycle through its different rendering styles.
  • 6-Sided Block: To apply an image to a specific face, simply right-click on that face with the PicAxe.
  • Image Frame: After applying an image, right-click the frame again to open its config screen where you can set its size (Width/Height) and toggle the stretch mode.

Crafting Recipes

Pixel Dust (x16)

A mystical powder that fuels all image-based crafting.

Shapeless Recipe:

  • 4x Redstone
  • 4x Lapis Lazuli
  • 1x Diamond

PicAxe Tool

A magical axe used to store and apply image URLs.

 P 
PAP
 P 
  • P = Pixel Dust
  • A = Iron Axe

Image Frame

A resizable frame for your pictures.

GPG
PLP
GPG
  • G = Glass Pane
  • P = Pixel Dust
  • L = Any Log

6-Sided Image Block

A block with a canvas on every face.

GPG
PLP
GPG
  • G = Glass
  • P = Pixel Dust
  • L = Any Log

Image Shield

Display your art while defending yourself.

Shapeless Recipe:

  • 1x Shield
  • 1x Image Banner

Inspiration

This mod was inspired by the original Images mod.


Installation

This mod requires the Architectury API or Balm API. Please make sure to install the right one for your version!

For Fabric 1.20-1.21:

  1. Download and install the Fabric Loader.
  2. Download the Fabric API.
  3. Download the Architectury API.
  4. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and the downloaded APIs into your mods folder.

For NeoForge 1.20-1.21:

  1. Download and install the latest version of NeoForge.
  2. Download the Architectury API.
  3. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and Architectury API into your mods folder.

For Fabric 1.21.5+:

  1. Download and install the Fabric Loader.
  2. Download the Fabric API.
  3. Download the Balm API.
  4. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and the downloaded APIs into your mods folder.

For NeoForge 1.21.5+:

  1. Download and install the latest version of NeoForge.
  2. Download the Balm API.
  3. Place the PicAxe mod .jar and Architectury API into your mods folder.

Highlights

From source data

Game versions

Supports 6 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.21.8.

Loaders

Runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Modrinth as “Mods”

Gameplay & overhauls

New mechanics, content and overhauls that change how the game plays.

Runs on your server

From source side support

Modrinth lists Picture Axe as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Compatibility

Game
Minecraft
Loaders
FabricForgeNeoForge
Runs on
Serverrequired on the server
Game versions
1.21.8 and 5 earlier

Verified at the source

  • ✓ModrinthOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorJacobwasbeast, as published on Modrinth
  • ✓LicenseMITFree

Picture Axe, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Do my players need to install Picture Axe?

Modrinth lists Picture Axe as required on the server. Check its Modrinth page to see whether players need it too.

Which loaders does it support?

Fabric, Forge and NeoForge.

Is it free?

Yes. Picture Axe is free to download from Modrinth. Its license is MIT.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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