Multishot
by masa
Multishot takes screenshots automatically at a set interval, for timelapses and motion footage, on the client only.
What it does
Multishot is a Forge utility for timelapses. It captures screenshots at a configurable interval, and the target directory and image format are set before a run starts. An interval of about one second suits most setups with ample disk space, and PNG, which is lossless, is the default format. JPG can save considerable disk space at the cost of quality, and intervals below 0.5 seconds are discouraged because the computer may not finish saving one frame before the next is due.
A run can stop on its own after a set number of screenshots or after a set amount of real time, or it can be stopped manually. Motion modes add camera movement along a linear path, a circle or a basic zoom, and starting with version 3.2.0 a free-moving camera mode lets the player move through a build during a timelapse, including in single player. Hotkeys start and stop captures and motion, and a separate key hides the Multishot interface or the Minecraft HUD.
The mod is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, so it is open source, and its source code and issue tracker are public. Files cover 1.5.2 – 1.12.2 across 16 release versions, and the latest is 3.3.0 for 1.12.2, published 2023-08-20.
Key features
Interval screenshots
Captures are taken at a set time interval, which is the main setting for timelapse work.
Stop conditions
A run ends after a chosen number of screenshots, after a set amount of real time, or when stopped by hand.
Motion modes
Linear path, circle and basic zoom modes move the camera while screenshots are taken.
Free-moving camera
A free camera mode, added in version 3.2.0, lets the player fly through a build during a timelapse.
Hotkeys and HUD hiding
Default keys start and stop captures and motion, and a separate key hides the Multishot interface or the game HUD.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.12.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.11.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.10.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.9.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.8.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.7.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.6.x1 of 1 version with builds
1.5.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Copy Screenshot is a Forge client mod for 1.18.2, open source under the MIT License, and it copies screenshots to the clipboard rather than capturing them on a timer. Screenshot Manager is a client mod for Fabric and Forge across 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 and is not open source; it is aimed at organizing captured images rather than timed capture. Forgeshot targets Forge and NeoForge from 1.19.2 onward under the MIT License and is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multishot | Forge | 1.5.2 – 1.12.2 | Client-side only | 2023-08-20 |
| Copy Screenshot | Forge | 1.18.2 | Client-side only | 2022-06-10 |
| Screenshot Manager | Fabric and Forge | 1.18.2 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2024-08-02 |
| Forgeshot | Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-22 |
Questions
Does Multishot need to be installed on the server?
Which image format should be used for timelapses?
Which Minecraft versions does Multishot support?
In the catalog
Multishot is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 14,575 Utility mods for Forge. 2,920 mods support Minecraft 1.12.2.
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What the author says
Multishot is a mod primarily meant for making timelapses or otherwise taking screenshots automatically, with a pre-set interval between the screenshots. It also has some other features that might be useful when making timelapses or other videos, such as a few different motion modes (linear, circle, path) and a basic…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/multishot
- Owner
- masa
- Published
- 2023-04-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2023-08-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15