MakeUp - Ultra Fast is a free shader for Minecraft Java that adds configurable visual effects, with a focus on computers with limited hardware. It aims to balance image quality and performance by letting players enable only the effects they want. Options include shadows, volumetric clouds, temporal anti-aliasing, depth of field, ambient occlusion, water reflection and refraction, motion blur, bloom, chromatic aberration, and auto-exposure. Players can choose and change color schemes. The shader works with OptiFine and Iris, and the repository specifies Iris 1.5.1 or higher. The project says it has been tested with Minecraft Java 1.12 and later; its version listings include releases through 26.x. Windows and Linux are the tested operating systems. Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs are listed as tested, though compatibility is not guaranteed for every model. Shadows and depth of field use more resources and can be disabled for more performance. To install it, place the shader pack in Minecraft's shaderpacks folder. It is licensed under LGPL-3.0, and the project permits use, forking, and modification for any purpose, with credit requested for modifications or use. Downloads are listed on Modrinth and CurseForge, with source on GitHub.
Who it is for
MakeUp - Ultra Fast suits Minecraft Java players who want configurable shader effects on a low-spec computer. It may also suit players who want to adjust the visual effects and color scheme, provided they use OptiFine or Iris.
What is good
- Free to use under the LGPL-3.0 license.
- Lets players enable only selected visual effects.
- Includes a wide range of configurable effects.
- Color schemes can be changed.
- Works with OptiFine and Iris.
- Tested with Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs.
What to know first
- Requires OptiFine or Iris.
- Windows and Linux are the tested operating systems.
- Compatibility is not guaranteed for every GPU model.
- Shadows and depth of field use more resources.
Verdict
Choose MakeUp - Ultra Fast if you want a free Minecraft Java shader with optional effects and adjustable color schemes. Look elsewhere if you need compatibility guarantees for a particular GPU or do not use OptiFine or Iris.
Get started with MakeUp - Ultra Fast
- Download the shader pack from Modrinth or CurseForge, or use the source linked on GitHub.
- Install OptiFine or Iris; Iris 1.5.1 or higher is specified by the repository.
- Place the shader pack in Minecraft's shaderpacks folder.
- Enable the effects and color scheme you want.
Limits to know first
The project says shadows and depth of field are resource-intensive and can be disabled for more performance. GPU compatibility is not guaranteed for every model.
Questions about MakeUp - Ultra Fast
Is MakeUp - Ultra Fast free?
Yes. It is listed as free, and the project uses the LGPL-3.0 license.
Which Minecraft edition does it support?
The shader is for Minecraft Java. The project says it has been tested with version 1.12 and later.
Does it work with OptiFine or Iris?
It works with both. The repository specifies Iris 1.5.1 or higher.
Which operating systems are supported?
The project says it has been tested on Windows and Linux.
Which GPUs does it support?
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs are listed as tested, but compatibility is not guaranteed for every model.
Where can I download it?
The shader is listed on Modrinth and CurseForge, with its source linked on GitHub.
Compared on Minecraft shader packs
- Free plan
- Yes
- Edition support
- java
- Loader support
- both
- Hardware tier
- low
- Supported versions
- 1.12+ through 26.1.x
- Visual effects
- shadows, volumetric clouds, temporal anti-aliasing, depth of field, ambient occlusion, water reflection and refraction, motion blur, bloom, chromatic aberration, auto-exposure
