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How to install "True Black & White Shader (Grayscale)"

This shader converts the entire image in the game to black and white, using the formula (R + G + B) / 3 to determine the brightness of each pixel.

Author

Cm_ReNano

Downloads

10.4K

Last Updated

Jun 23, 2025

Minecraft Versions

1.21.6 1.20.6 1.19.4 1.18.2 1.17.1 1.16.5
Vanilla Fantasy

Quick Install ID

#true-black-white-shader-grayscale

Install True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) in GDLauncher

  1. Open GDLauncher and pick (or create) the instance you want to add True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) to.
  2. Open the Addons tab and click Add Addons.
  3. Paste the Quick Install ID #true-black-white-shader-grayscale, select True Black & White Shader (Grayscale), and click Download. GDLauncher handles dependencies and version matching automatically.
  4. Hit Play and you're done.

Before you install

Make sure your Minecraft version matches what True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) supports. As of the latest release, 1.21.6, 1.20.6, 1.19.4 are supported. GDLauncher checks compatibility for you and won't install something incompatible with the instance you've chosen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) free?

Yes. True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) is free to download and install through GDLauncher. GDLauncher itself is also free and ad-free.

What Minecraft versions does True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) support?

True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) supports Minecraft 1.21.6, 1.20.6, 1.19.4, 1.18.2, 1.17.1, 1.16.5. GDLauncher will automatically pick a compatible version when you install it.

Does True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) require Forge or Fabric?

Check the CurseForge page for True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) to see which mod loader it supports. GDLauncher will install the correct loader automatically once you pick the addon.

How do I install True Black & White Shader (Grayscale)?

Open GDLauncher, go to your instance's Addons tab, click Add Addons, and paste the Quick Install ID #true-black-white-shader-grayscale. GDLauncher handles dependencies and the right Minecraft version automatically.

Who made True Black & White Shader (Grayscale)?

True Black & White Shader (Grayscale) is made by Cm_ReNano. The full project lives on CurseForge (https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/shaders/true-black-white-shader-grayscale).

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