Freecam
by hashalite
Freecam separates the camera from the player, so the view can fly through blocks within render distance while the character stays in place.
What it does
Turning the freecam on detaches the camera from the player and lets it move freely through the world, including through solid blocks inside the render distance. Turning it off returns the view to the player's original position. The author describes it as useful for inspecting builds and exploring a world from angles that are not possible in normal play.
Several camera modes are available: a default static-velocity mode with no drifting, a vanilla creative flight mode, first person, third person, a third person mirror that faces the player, and an inside mode. Interactions can come from the camera or from the player. The freecam key can be combined with the hotbar keys F4 plus 1 to 9 to set up several cameras with different perspectives and switch between them.
Freecam runs client-side only and is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 35 release versions, with builds covering 1.16.2 – 26.3. The mod requires no dependency to run, uses Mod Menu as an optional dependency, and bundles Cloth Config API. It is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Detached camera
The camera moves independently of the player while the mode is active, and returns to the player when disabled.
Camera modes
Default, creative flight, first person, third person, third person mirror and inside modes change how the view is placed around the player.
Interaction source
A setting decides whether block and entity interactions come from the camera or from the player.
Tripod cameras
Combining the freecam key with hotbar keys F4 plus 1 to 9 stores several camera positions and switches between them.
Translations
Translation work is run through Crowdin, and the source code and issue tracker are public.
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.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x4 of 4 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Optional 1
Embedded 1
Required by 1 mod
Use cases
Inspecting builds
Players can move the camera around a finished structure to check details from angles that normal movement cannot reach.
Exploring a world
The camera can travel through terrain within render distance, which suits looking at caves and landscapes from above or below.
Who it’s for: Players who want to inspect builds or film a world without moving their character. Server owners and players should check each server's rules first, because the author notes that some servers may treat the mod as cheating.
How it compares
Remove Third Person is client-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for Forge and NeoForge, with files for 1.16.5 – 1.21.1, so it does not run on Fabric. Camera Entity Fade is client-side only, open source under the MIT License and published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, with files for 1.20.1 – 26.2, which matches the loader set of Freecam. Auto Third Person is client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with files for 1.4.7 – 1.21.5.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freecam | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-15 |
| Remove Third Person | Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-08-17 |
| Camera Entity Fade | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-09 |
| Auto Third Person | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.4.7 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-09-21 |
Questions
Does Freecam need Fabric API to run on Fabric?
Can Freecam be used on multiplayer servers?
Does Freecam need to be installed on the server?
Which mods depend on Freecam?
In the catalog
Freecam is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This mod allows you to control your camera separately from your player. While it is enabled, you can fly around and travel through blocks within your render distance. Disabling it will restore you to your original position. This can be useful for quickly inspecting builds and exploring your world. This mod works in…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/freecam
- Owner
- hashalite
- Published
- 2021-12-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-15
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15