How do I install Shorter Elytra?

Download the .zip resource pack — do not unzip it. Put it in .minecraft/resourcepacks. Enable it in Options → Resource Packs. Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

What Minecraft version does Shorter Elytra work with?

The listing gives Minecraft 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9, among others. This is the version stated by the author or source site, not something we verified ourselves.

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Shorter Elytra

by Avrok · on Modrinth

Shortens the Elytra wings while keeping the vanilla Minecraft texture style. Perfect for YouTube creators, PvP, building, and clean visuals.

Which Minecraft do you have?

Every version of the game needs its own build. Pick yours, then download — the wrong build installs fine and then does nothing in the game. This mod is built for Resource pack only.

Minecraft 1.21.7–26.2Newest
Minecraft 1.15.2–1.21.6

⬇ Download for 1.21.7–26.2 ⬇ Download for 1.15.2–1.21.6

I don't know my version or loader

Open the Minecraft launcher and look at the profile you play on — it names both, like fabric-loader-1.21.4. The version also shows in the bottom-right corner of the game's main menu.

No loader in the profile name? Then it's plain Minecraft, and these mods won't run — you need Fabric or NeoForge installed first.

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a side-by-side comparison of a player wearing the default elytra next to another player wearing the Shorter Elytra resource pack to showcase the difference in length.

Shorter Elytra is a lightweight Minecraft resource pack that reduces the length of Elytra wings while keeping the original vanilla design intact. It’s perfect for players who want a more compact, less obtrusive look while flying, building, or playing PvP.

Shortened Elytra wings
Same vanilla texture and colors
Better visibility in first and third-person

Whether you're trying to see your armor better or just want a less bulky appearance, this pack gives you a subtle, polished alternative without breaking immersion.

Quick facts

Edition: Minecraft Java
File type: .zip (resource pack)
Minecraft versions listed: 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9
How to install: Download the .zip resource pack — do not unzip it. → Put it in .minecraft/resourcepacks. → Enable it in Options → Resource Packs.
Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.

Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java resource packs walks through it step by step.

Verified by MCModsHub

Downloads as Shorter Elytra.zip
Download size: 118 KB
Download link checked 29 Aug 2026 — working

These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.

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