HoloFrames
by blu1980
HoloFrames lets players place custom 3D hologram models into item frames, using OBJ model files with PNG textures.
What it does
A player places a hologram model into an item frame with the Hologram item. Custom models are loaded from OBJ files, and each model takes its texture from a matching PNG file. Models are chosen in an in-game screen, so a player does not need to edit any config file to switch between them.
Model data is synchronized between server and client, so every player on a server that runs the mod sees the same holograms. Installation needs Fabric API as a required dependency, and the mod works with Minecraft 1.21.5 and Fabric Loader 0.16.14 or newer. It is a Fabric mod for 1.21.5 only, released under All rights reserved, so it is not open source. Public links exist for the source code and the issue tracker.
Key features
Custom 3D hologram models
Models in OBJ format are displayed inside item frames as 3D hologram figures.
PNG textures for models
Each OBJ model is paired with a PNG texture file that gives its surface color and detail.
Hologram item placement
The Hologram item places a model into an item frame, where it stays until the player changes it.
In-game model selection
A GUI screen lists the available hologram models so the player can pick one without leaving the game.
Server-client sync
Model data is kept in step between the server and each client, so holograms match across all players.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Decorating a build
A player places hologram figures in item frames to add displays to a base, a shop or a city square.
Showing custom models on a server
A server owner adds OBJ and PNG pairs so every player sees the same custom holograms.
Who it’s for: Builders and server owners who want custom 3D models in item frames. Players need the mod on the client, and the server needs it as well.
How it compares
Crystal Models is a Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.5 that runs client-side only, released under the MIT License and open source. Anime Hologram is a Fabric mod for 1.21.8 that is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only and runs on client and server. HoloFrames is client and server, has no open source license and covers 1.21.5 alone.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HoloFrames | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2025-06-02 |
| Crystal Models | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-11-04 |
| Anime Hologram | Fabric | 1.21.8 | Client and server | 2025-09-18 |
Questions
Does HoloFrames need Fabric API?
Does the server need HoloFrames?
Which file types does HoloFrames load?
In the catalog
HoloFrames is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.
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What the author says
A Minecraft Fabric mod that allows you to display custom 3D hologram models in item frames using OBJ files and textures.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/holoframes
- Owner
- blu1980
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-06-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15