# Photon Minecraft optimization framework prioritizing performance, simplicity, and compatibility. 1.7.10-1.21.6 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt! [![GitHub Link](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/e8f8bd35e58faad92f3b89dc46803743636b5426_0.webp)](https://github.com/RealWTBking/photon) [![Wiki Link](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/0b84619296c5f5b1898966356b8fd54b01454884.png)](https://github.com/RealWTBking/photon/wiki) [![Mod Request Link](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/a9e0e1b13634300da95bf796f06feb70918e1aba.png)](https://github.com/RealWTBking/photon/issues/new?template=mod-request.yml) [![Bug Report Link](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/41216560b7386b014e2b627db5c02b164ae2aa9f.png)](https://github.com/RealWTBking/photon/issues/new?template=bug-report.yml) [![Modlist Link](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/ae06c842cc1ee6832645f1de52406f0cf56644ff.png)](https://github.com/RealWTBking/photon/blob/main/MODLIST.md)

Photon is a client-side modpack that dramatically improves performance on Minecraft 1.7.10-1.21.6 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. Photon is deliberately built with simplicity and compatibility in mind. As a result, Photon can be used as a framework for building larger, content-focused modpacks. ## Download [![Modrinth Page Link](https://cdn.modrinth.com/data/cached_images/e3ccef7ecef76d70a33ed12b65821f810da97b13.png)](https://modrinth.com/modpack/phtn) ## Compatibility | MC Version | Fabric | Forge | NeoForge | Quilt | |------------|:------:|:-----:|:--------:|:-----:| | 1.21.6 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | 1.21.5 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | 1.21.4 | ⚠️ | ❌ | ⚠️ | ❌ | | 1.21.1 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | 1.20.6 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | 1.20.4 | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | 1.20.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | 1.19.4 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | | 1.18.2 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | | 1.17.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.16.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.15.2 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.14.4 | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.12.2 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.11.2 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.10.2 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.9.4 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.8.9 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | | 1.7.10 | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ = Actively Supported ⚠️ = Previously Supported ❌ = Not Supported **Note: These statuses are subject to change in relation to demand. You may request support for a Minecraft version [here](https://github.com/RealWTBking/photon/issues/new?template=version-request.yml).** ## Installation and Setup **It is assumed that you have already installed and setup the Modrinth app or another modded launcher that supports Modrinth packs. This installation guide will be for the Modrinth app, although other launchers should be a similar process. If you would like to download the Modrinth app, you can do so here: https://modrinth.com/app.**

Standalone

Installation guide for using Photon standalone without any additional mods or configuration.

Downloading

Launch the Modrinth app
Click the Discover content icon on the left sidebar
Search for Photon under Modpacks
Click on the Photon Icon
Navigate to Versions
Filter to your desired Modloader and Minecraft Version by using the Platform and Game versions dropdown menus
Select the newest Photon release (First option)
Click Install

Updating

Select your Photon instance (Don't click Play)
Click the green Update pack option next to Refresh
Scroll until you find the newest release of Photon for your desired modloader and Minecraft version (If the newest choice for your modloader and MC version has a gray check next to it, you are up to date)
Click the green, antiparallel arrows icon next to your chosen Photon release

Modpack Base

Installation guide for using Photon as a base for your modpack (not a guide on how to properly create a modpack).

Downloading

Launch the Modrinth app
Click the Discover content icon on the left sidebar
Search for Photon under Modpacks
Click on the Photon Icon
Navigate to Versions
Filter to your desired Modloader and Minecraft Version by using the Platform and Game versions dropdown menus
Select the newest Photon release (First option)
Click Install

Setup

Select your Photon instance (Don't click Play)
Click the Instance settings icon
Select Installation
Click Unlink instance
Confirm to Unlink instance
You may use this instance as your own custom modpack

Updating

*Backup your modpack before updating Photon!*

Perform the Downloading steps listed above for a new, temporary Photon instance
Select the temporary Photon instance (Don't click Play)
Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu located next to the green Play button
Select Open folder and navigate to the new File Explorer window
Copy the config and mods folders (highlight both by holding Ctrl and selecting each, and copy to clipboard by pressing Ctrl + C)
Close the File Explorer window and navigate back to the Modrinth app
Navigate to the modpack you are updating
Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu located next to the green Play button
Select Open folder and navigate to the new File Explorer window
Without selecting any of the subfolders/files, press Ctrl + V to merge to the mods and config folders (Select Replace the files in the destination to confirm the merging)
You may delete the temporary Photon instance (located in Instance settings)

Preexisting Modpack

Installation guide for using Photon in a preexisting modpack. *Backup your modpack before incorporating Photon into it!*

Downloading

Launch the Modrinth app
Click the Discover content icon on the left sidebar
Search for Photon under Modpacks
Click on the Photon Icon
Navigate to Versions
Filter to your desired Modloader and Minecraft Version by using the Platform and Game versions dropdown menus
Select the newest Photon release (First option)
Click Install

Setup

Select the Photon instance (Don't click Play)
Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu located next to the green Play button
Select Open folder and navigate to the new File Explorer window
Copy the config and mods folders (highlight both by holding Ctrl and selecting each, and copy to clipboard by pressing Ctrl + C)
Close the File Explorer window and navigate back to the Modrinth app
Navigate to the modpack you are incorporating Photon into
Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu located next to the green Play button
Select Open folder and navigate to the new File Explorer window
Without selecting any of the subfolders/files, press Ctrl + V to merge to the mods and config folders (Select Replace the files in the destination to confirm the merging)
You may delete the Photon instance (located in Instance settings)

Updating

Perform the Downloading steps listed above for a new, temporary Photon instance
Select the temporary Photon instance (Don't click Play)
Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu located next to the green Play button
Select Open folder and navigate to the new File Explorer window
Copy the config and mods folders (highlight both by holding Ctrl and selecting each, and copy to clipboard by pressing Ctrl + C)
Close the File Explorer window and navigate back to the Modrinth app
Navigate to the modpack you are updating
Click the ellipsis (three dots) menu located next to the green Play button
Select Open folder and navigate to the new File Explorer window
Without selecting any of the subfolders/files, press Ctrl + V to merge to the mods and config folders (Select Replace the files in the destination to confirm the merging)
You may delete the temporary Photon instance (located in Instance settings)

## Credits

PhotonMC logo: game-icons.net (by Lorc under CC BY 3.0)
Read the Wiki icon: iconfinder.com (under CC BY 4.0)
Bug Report icon: iconfinder.com (under CC BY 4.0)
Mod List icon: iconfinder.com (under The MIT License)
Discover content icon: iconfinder.com (under CC BY 4.0)
Instance settings icon: iconfinder.com (under CC BY 3.0)
Badges: shields.io (under CC0 1.0)

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