Model Changer
by Seyit
Model Changer lets players swap their in-game character for a custom 3D model loaded from a .glb file kept in a local folder.
What it does
Models are placed in the ModelChanger folder inside the minecraft directory, which the config screen can open directly. On first launch the mod copies its bundled models into that folder and creates the folder automatically if it is missing. A live preview in the config screen shows the selected model, and the transform controls for offset, rotation and scale can be adjusted while the preview runs in the game.
The replacement applies to the local player and can also be enabled for other players in view, so the model appears on their characters as well. Scaling can be set automatically to match the player size, and animation support can be turned on or off. Because the mod is a Fabric client mod, only the client needs it: players join servers without installing anything, and the mod changes nothing on the server side.
Installation requires Fabric, and the mod is published for Fabric alone, covering 15 release versions 1.21 – 26.1.2. The code is not open source; the mod is released as All rights reserved, and the source code is publicly available.
Key features
Custom .glb models
Any .glb file placed in the model folder can be selected and used as the player's appearance.
Live preview and transforms
The config screen previews the selected model, with offset, rotation and scale controls to fine-tune its placement.
Local and remote replacement
The local player can be replaced, and the replacement can optionally extend to other players in range, with a limit on how many are changed.
Animation and scaling
Animations can be enabled, and the player size can be scaled automatically to match the model.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want a custom character model in single-player or multiplayer, and creators who test their own .glb models before sharing them.
How it compares
Custom Item Model is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.1 under the Apache License 2.0, and it is open source, so it changes items rather than the player's body. Mini Model is a Fabric mod for 26.1.2 – 26.2 that needs both client and server, and it is not open source under the MIT License. Lumina's custom: 3D Models is a Fabric mod for 1.21.4 – 26.2 where the client is required and the server is optional, and it is not open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Changer | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-06 |
| Custom Item Model | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2025-12-21 |
| Mini Model | Fabric | 26.1.2 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-03 |
| Lumina's custom: 3D Models | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.2 | Client required, server optional | 2026-07-24 |
Questions
Does Model Changer need to be installed on the server?
Where do the .glb model files go?
Which game versions does Model Changer support?
In the catalog
Model Changer is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
ModelChanger is a client side Fabric mod that lets you use custom 3D.glb models in Minecraft. Place your models in the minecraft/ModelChanger folder, open the config screen, and select the model you want to use. The mod includes a live preview, player replacement support, and full transform controls so you can…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/model-changer
- Owner
- Seyit
- Published
- 2026-04-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15