[EMF] Entity Model Features
by Traben
[EMF] Entity Model Features reads custom entity models from resource packs in the OptiFine CEM format, without OptiFine.
What it does
Resource packs can replace the shapes of mobs and other entities through custom entity models, a format that comes from OptiFine. EMF loads those models on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt so such packs work with other rendering mods instead. It requires [ETF] Entity Texture Features from the same author.
EMF is client-side only. The author notes it is not compatible with OptiFine, OptiFabric or dorianpb's CEM mod. It is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and covers 28 release versions, 1.18.2 – 26.3, plus snapshot builds.
Key features
Custom entity models
Entity shapes defined in resource packs replace the vanilla models of mobs and other entities.
OptiFine pack format
Packs written for OptiFine's custom entity models are read as they are.
Paired with ETF
Texture features come from [ETF] Entity Texture Features, which EMF requires.
Add-on base
28 catalog mods require EMF, including [ESF] Entity Sound Features, 3D Armor and 3D Hands.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Required by 28 mods
How it compares
EMF TrueSight is a Fabric-only, client-side option for 1.21.1 – 26.2 under a non-commercial Creative Commons license. JSON Entity Models (JEMS) is a Forge mod for 1.18.2 – 1.19.2 under the Apache License 2.0.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [EMF] Entity Model Features | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.18.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-15 |
| EMF TrueSight | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-26 |
| JSON Entity Models (JEMS) | Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.19.2 | Client-side only | 2023-06-04 |
Questions
What does EMF require?
Does a server need EMF?
In the catalog
[EMF] Entity Model Features is one of 11,058 Mobs mods on ModsFinder, and one of 5,189 Mobs mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Entity Model Features (EMF) is a Fabric, Forge, & NeoForge mod that adds support for OptiFine's Custom Entity Models (CEM). designed for anyone who wants to use CEM resource pack features but also use OptiFine alternative mods such as Sodium, Continuity or ETF.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/entity-model-features
- Owner
- Traben
- Published
- 2023-03-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15