ModelDumper
by _PrometheuZ_
ModelDumper exports rendered player and entity models from the game as .obj files with their textures, for players who want the geometry outside Minecraft.
What it does
Once active, the mod writes the rendered model of a displayed entity to an .obj file together with its textures. Only display entities are covered, and the output lands in the ModelDumps folder inside the game directory, so the files can be opened in any 3D tool that reads the format. The mod is written for Fabric and targets Minecraft 1.21.4, the only game version it supports.
Everything connected to a player entity is included in the dump: armor, held items, capes and the 3D skin layers. This makes it useful for capturing a full character setup in one export. The mod needs Fabric API to run, so that library has to be installed alongside it on Fabric.
The code is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, and the source code and issue tracker are public. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy.
Key features
OBJ model export
Rendered models are written as .obj files, a format that most 3D editors and modeling tools can open.
Texture export
Textures used by each dumped model are saved alongside the geometry so the export keeps its appearance.
Player equipment capture
Armor, held items, capes and 3D skin layers attached to a player entity are included in the dump.
Display entity filter
The export is limited to display entities, so the dump stays focused on the models being captured.
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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
Who it’s for: Players and creators who want models from the game as files for use outside Minecraft. The mod runs on the client only, so it suits single-player use and multiplayer clients alike.
How it compares
All The Skins is a Fabric mod for 1.21.7 – 1.21.11, client-side only and released under the MIT License, so it targets newer game versions than ModelDumper. Layer Control is a client-side Fabric and Quilt mod for 1.19 – 1.21.3 under the MIT License, covering a longer range of game versions. Roxy Migurdia Plush - Totem is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 only, requires the client and leaves the server optional, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ModelDumper | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-02-12 |
| All The Skins | Fabric | 1.21.7 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-31 |
| Layer Control | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19 – 1.21.3 | Client-side only | 2024-07-05 |
| Roxy Migurdia Plush - Totem | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client required, server optional | 2026-08-28 |
Questions
Does ModelDumper need Fabric API?
Does ModelDumper have to be installed on the server?
Where are the exported files saved?
Which game versions does ModelDumper support?
In the catalog
ModelDumper is one of 7,555 Cursed mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,235 Cursed mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
Everything connected to the player or entities like armor, held items, capes, 3d skin layers, etc. is also dumped. Files will be located in the ModelDumps folder in the game directory.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/modeldumperpj
- Owner
- _PrometheuZ_
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-02-12
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15