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# VanillaXBR
> Minecraft upscaled. A smooth and familiar look to the game.
> **64x**, **Simplistic**, **Vanilla-like**
## About
This is a Resource Pack that gives the game a smooth but familiar look.
If you want textures that preserve the essence of the originals and don't over-detail then this is the pack for you. Pixels are accurately blended into each other to create a more high-defenition version of the Minecraft textures. The effect can be so subtle that it appears vanilla from a distance.
VanillaXBR utilises an image-upscaling algorithm in creating parts of its textures which ensures that nothing of the vanilla Minecraft look is lost.
So if you love Vanilla, look no further than this!
## How was this made?
This resource pack utilises a [scaling method](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#2%C3%97SaI) on the textures called 'xBR'. If you've used a retro console emulator before then you may recognise it.
xBR was made by [Hyllian](https://github.com/Hyllian) to upscale pixel art four times its original size. I'd like to give credit to him, as this pack would have not been possible without it.
The tools I used to utilise the xBR algorithm outside of the emulators it was designed for were scripted versions of [ImageResizer](https://github.com/Hawkynt/2dimagefilter) and [Zenju's xBRZ.](https://sourceforge.net/projects/xbrz/) I then went into [paint.net](http://www.getpaint.net/) to edit and combine textures in post. Feel free to make your own xBR Resource Packs by upscaling your own textures! I would love to see what you come up with.
\[NEW] Introducing [PackXBR!](https://packxbr.f53.dev/) The easiest way to make your own textures fit with VanillaXBR.
## Add-ons
Special thanks to [vanillatweaks.net](https://vanillatweaks.net/) for inspiration
* [Lower Terrain Sides](http://www.mediafire.com/file/i0d8ryqrd3ihcrl/Lower_terrain_sides.zip/file)
* [Visual Honey](https://www.mediafire.com/file/gywgq07qafucwbb/Visual_Honey.zip/file)
* [Lower Fire](https://www.mediafire.com/file/vczk10euxqw4c0f/Lower_Fire.zip/file)
* [Gui Scale 3x Fix](https://www.mediafire.com/file/46gipz22co9wlk1/3x_UI_Fix.zip/file) (explaination & recommended [text-fixing pack](https://modrinth.com/resourcepack/3x-font) from [@obscure](https://modrinth.com/user/Obscure))
* [xBR Clouds](http://www.mediafire.com/file/rjpkzyjyke0ople/xBR_Clouds.zip/file) (fast clouds setting only)
Missing something you want? Try using [PackXBR](https://packxbr.f53.dev/) to upscale a resource pack designed for vanilla!
## A lazy upscale is a bad upscale.
(disclaimer) While most upscale projects take a hands-off approach to upscaling, VanillaXBR stands out. It's an iterative process where I upscale, layer, refine and etch each part of a texture manually. I give care and attention to make sure that the textures produced are of the highest possible quality with no compromises.
Unlike an AI-based algorithm, xBR is a meticulously designed scaling algorithm that I hold in high regard and use in a way that respects its capabilities.
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