Smooth Perspective
by Donyka
Smooth Perspective replaces the instant camera cut on a perspective toggle with a gradual glide, so the view moves smoothly as the player changes mode.
What it does
When a player switches camera mode, the view glides from one position to the next rather than jumping. The transition speed can be adjusted, so the animation can be quick or slow. The mod changes only the camera and leaves the rest of the vanilla experience as it is, with no new blocks, items or menus added to the game.
The mod is built for Fabric and runs on the client alone, so a server does not need to install it and players on a server can use it without any server-side change. Files are published for 1.16.5 and for 1.20.4 – 1.21.11, with 1.0 for 1.21.11 as the latest Fabric file. The source code is public under the MIT License, which makes the mod open source.
Key features
Animated camera transitions
Switching between first person and third person moves the camera along a smooth path instead of cutting to the new view.
Adjustable animation speed
The duration of the perspective animation can be changed, so each player can choose a fast or slow transition.
Vanilla-style presentation
The changes stay close to the default game look, with no extra interface elements or visual overlays.
Lightweight client code
The work happens only on the player's side, which keeps the mod's footprint small in a running game.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x11 of 11 versions with builds
1.20.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.16.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Cinematic screenshots
Players who take screenshots or record video can move between camera views without abrupt jumps in the footage.
Exploring in third person
Players who prefer to see their character can switch to third person while walking and back again without a sudden cut.
Who it’s for: Players who use the perspective toggle often and want the change to look gradual. The mod suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike, since only the client runs it.
How it compares
Smooth Perspective is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.16.5 and 1.20.4 – 1.21.11, released under the MIT License and open source. Third Person Camera is also client-side and Fabric-only, but it covers 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 and is not open source, with its license under All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth Perspective | Fabric | 1.16.5 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-04-25 |
| Third Person Camera | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-11 |
Questions
Does Smooth Perspective need Fabric API?
Does a server need Smooth Perspective installed?
Which versions are covered?
In the catalog
Smooth Perspective is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Smoothly switch between first person and third person with animated camera transitions. Features: - Smooth perspective switching - Adjustable animation speed - Clean vanilla-style experience - Lightweight & client-side - Supports multiple Minecraft versions
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/smooth-perspective
- Owner
- Donyka
- Published
- 2026-04-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-04-25
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15