How to Access Your .Minecraft Folder on the Computer

Co-authored by Zac Churchill

Last Updated: July 7, 2022

Do you want a new Resource Pack for Minecraft or to access one of the screenshots you made? Accessing the .Minecraft folder on your computer will help you do both. Keep reading to learn how.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Minecraft

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Open Minecraft. Click "Options..."
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Click "Resource Packs or Texture Packs..."

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Click "Open resource/texture pack folder".
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Click ".minecraft". This should be in the address bar at the top of the new window that opened.
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Choose the folder you wish to access.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Windows 8

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Press ⊞ Win + R. A new small window in the bottom left corner of your screen will appear. This program is called "Run" and it allows you to start things up on your computer.^{[1]
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- Alternatively, you could drag your mouse to the top right corner of the screen and drag down to open up the panel. Then, click "Search" and type in "Run".
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Type %appdata% in the box.
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Click OK.
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Click on ".minecraft".
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Choose the folder you wish to access.
- You can download Optifine for Minecraft.^{[2]
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- It provides access to a wider variety of texture packs with special features that change the look of the world.^{[3]
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- It also offers new actions and cosmetic features that give Minecraft a cleaner look.^{[4]
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Community Q&A

Question

How do I get a .minecraft file on Xbox One?

Belle K.

Top Answerer

You cannot. If you are trying to install mods or texture packs, you have to go through the Minecraft application or the store.
Question

How do I get the .minecraft folder

Community Answer

If you are on Windows, hold the Windows key and press R. This should open a little pop-up. Then type: %appdata%. In here, it should open your apps, and you should be able to find your .minecraft folder.
Question

How do I get to the .minecraft folder in Minecraft: Pocket Edition?

Magnus

Community Answer

Unfortunately, there is no .minecraft folder for the Pocket Edition version of Minecraft.