ModsJava
Photon
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.
Description
Photon is a VFX (visal effect) editor mod developed for minecraft which is inspired by unity.
It includes unity's particle system and the trailing system. Can help modders create effects for their contents, and players can also enjoy effects by command.
Its original intention is to let players who love vfx, not be confused by technical skill and math problems. Its creativity allows you to make various dream scenarios!!
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/sDdf2yD9bh
Github: https://github.com/Low-Drag-MC/Photon
Gallery
Particle System as Unity
Trail Effect
Custom Shader material
Builtin bloom effect (No need shader mod)
Particle Shape from Mesh
Physics System
Shader Mod Support
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.1, 1.20.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as photon-fabric-1.20.1-1.1.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 4.2 MB
- Download link checked 27 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.