JPG Screenshot
by spiralhalo
JPG Screenshot saves captures as JPG files instead of the default lossless format Minecraft writes, which cuts the size of each screenshot considerably.
What it does
Minecraft stores each screenshot as a lossless file of about 2 MB at 1080p. JPG Screenshot changes the output to JPG, where the author reports a reduction of roughly 80 percent and a file near 400 KB that looks almost the same at high quality. Players who take many captures and have limited disk space are the intended group.
Saving a JPG takes slightly longer than saving the default file, although the capture itself is still instant. Taking many screenshots in quick succession can cause the game to stutter. The JPG quality setting is lower than the default output, so fine detail may be affected at lower quality values.
The mod runs on the client only, so a server does not need it and players can join without installing it. It is published for Fabric and Quilt. Fabric files cover 1.17 – 26.1.1 in 14 release versions, with 2.0.0 for 26.1.1 as the latest, and Quilt has 1.0.4 for 1.20.1. Snapshot builds are also published. The code is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal and is open source.
Key features
JPG output
Screenshots are written as JPG files, which the author describes as about 80 percent smaller than the default output.
Adjustable keybinding
The capture key can be changed in the game's Key Binds settings; version 2.0.0 changed the default modifier from Left Alt to Left Control.
Lower JPG quality
JPG compression trades some detail for file size, so images are not as sharp as the default lossless output.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Heavy screenshot use
Players who capture many images in a session and want to keep disk usage down can save each one at a fraction of the usual size.
Who it’s for: Players who take many screenshots and do not want to buy more storage. Only the client needs the mod, so it suits single-player and multiplayer players alike.
How it compares
Screencopy is open source under the MIT License, runs on the client only and covers 1.17 – 26.3 on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Panorama Screenshot is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, is client-side only and is published for Fabric and Quilt across 1.20.1 – 26.1.2. Screenshot On Zoom is open source under the MIT License and client-side only, with Fabric and Quilt files for 1.19 – 1.20.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPG Screenshot | Fabric and Quilt | 1.17 – 26.1.1 | Client-side only | 2026-04-06 |
| Screencopy | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.17 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-06-16 |
| Panorama Screenshot | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20.1 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-06-04 |
| Screenshot On Zoom | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19 – 1.20.2 | Client-side only | 2023-01-25 |
Questions
Does JPG Screenshot need Fabric API?
Does a server need JPG Screenshot?
Why does the screenshot key differ from the default?
In the catalog
JPG Screenshot is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 11,522 mods support Minecraft 26.1.1.
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What the author says
New icon, same old two-mixin mod. Now updated for 26.1! Minecraft saves screenshots as ~2MB png files at 1080p. This mod changes it to ~400KB high quality jpg files which look almost indistinguishable.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/jpgscreenshot
- Owner
- spiralhalo
- Published
- 2021-11-05
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15