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	\|text_background		\|text_background{{until\|je 26.3}}
	\|Renders text background, for example those seen on entity nameplates or text display entities.		\|Renders text background, for example those seen on entity nameplates or text display entities.
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	\|The <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled in shaders for compilation.		\|The <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled in shaders for compilation.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|The <~~samp~~>core/terrain.vsh</~~samp~~> and <~~samp~~>core/terrain.fsh</~~samp~~> shaders have been refactored to support multi-draw. There is now a define in these shaders if the multi-draw path is being used called <code>MULTIDRAW_TERRAIN</code>.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|The <code>core/terrain.vsh</code> and <code>core/terrain.fsh</code> shaders have been refactored to support multi-draw. There is now a define in these shaders if the multi-draw path is being used called <code>MULTIDRAW_TERRAIN</code>.
	\|Members in the <code>Globals</code> uniform block have been re-ordered to use less memory. New order: <code>ivec3 CameraBlockPos</code>, <code>float GlintAlpha</code>, <code>vec3 CameraOffset</code>, <code>float GameTime</code>, <code>vec2 ScreenSize</code>, <code>int MenuBlurRadius</code>, <code>int UseRgss</code>. Old order: <code>ivec3 CameraBlockPos</code>, <code>vec3 CameraOffset</code>, <code>vec2 ScreenSize</code>, <code>float GlintAlpha</code>, <code>float GameTime</code>, <code>int MenuBlurRadius</code>, <code>int UseRgss</code>.		\|Members in the <code>Globals</code> uniform block have been re-ordered to use less memory. New order: <code>ivec3 CameraBlockPos</code>, <code>float GlintAlpha</code>, <code>vec3 CameraOffset</code>, <code>float GameTime</code>, <code>vec2 ScreenSize</code>, <code>int MenuBlurRadius</code>, <code>int UseRgss</code>. Old order: <code>ivec3 CameraBlockPos</code>, <code>vec3 CameraOffset</code>, <code>vec2 ScreenSize</code>, <code>float GlintAlpha</code>, <code>float GameTime</code>, <code>int MenuBlurRadius</code>, <code>int UseRgss</code>.
	\|Members in the <code>DynamicTransforms</code> uniform block have been re-ordered to use less memory. New order: <code>mat4 ModelViewMat</code>, <code>mat4 TextureMat</code>, <code>vec4 ColorModulator</code>, <code>vec3 ModelOffset</code>. Old order: <code>mat4 ModelViewMat</code>, <code>vec4 ColorModulator</code>, <code>vec3 ModelOffset</code>, <code>mat4 TextureMat</code>.		\|Members in the <code>DynamicTransforms</code> uniform block have been re-ordered to use less memory. New order: <code>mat4 ModelViewMat</code>, <code>mat4 TextureMat</code>, <code>vec4 ColorModulator</code>, <code>vec3 ModelOffset</code>. Old order: <code>mat4 ModelViewMat</code>, <code>vec4 ColorModulator</code>, <code>vec3 ModelOffset</code>, <code>mat4 TextureMat</code>.
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	* <code>OIT_COEFF_ATTACHMENT_COUNT</code> - was previously <code>COEFF_ATTACHMENT_COUNT</code>		* <code>OIT_COEFF_ATTACHMENT_COUNT</code> - was previously <code>COEFF_ATTACHMENT_COUNT</code>
	}}		}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap8\|Removed {{cd\|core/text_background.fsh}} and {{cd\|core/text_background.vsh}}.\|Removed {{cd\|OIT_FORCE_ZERO_DEPTH}} sharder define.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap5\|On OpenGL, shaders are now compiled using ShaderC, identically to Vulkan. This means shader compilation on OpenGL is more strict in some cases, for example, the <code>#version</code> define ''must'' be the first line of a shader		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap5\|On OpenGL, shaders are now compiled using ShaderC, identically to Vulkan. This means shader compilation on OpenGL is more strict in some cases, for example, the <code>#version</code> define ''must'' be the first line of a shader
	\|Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using <code>#include</code> instead of <code>#moj_import</code>		\|Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using <code>#include</code> instead of <code>#moj_import</code>
	\|Shader <code>in</code>s and <code>out</code>s now require a location to be specified~~, so that the <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled for compilation~~. Vertex input names must still match expected names. Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, the name is now ignored.		\|Shader <code>in</code>s and <code>out</code>s now require a location to be specified. Vertex input names must still match expected names. Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, the name is now ignored.
			\|The <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled in shaders for compilation.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|<samp>terrain.vsh</samp> and <samp>terrain.fsh</samp> shaders ~~are~~ refactored to support multi-draw.\|~~Some of~~ the ~~members in {{cd\|~~Globals~~}} and {{cd~~\|DynamicTransforms~~}} are shuffled~~ to use less memory ~~for those uniform blocks~~.\|Introduced new define: {{cd\|RENDERPEARL_EXPLICIT_DEPTH_INVARIANCE}} – if present, indicates that an OIT shader should explicitly output a depth value because a device it is running on can produce a slightly different implicit value.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|The <samp>core/terrain.vsh</samp> and <samp>core/terrain.fsh</samp> shaders have been refactored to support multi-draw. There is now a define in these shaders if the multi-draw path is being used called <code>MULTIDRAW_TERRAIN</code>.
			\|Members in the <code>Globals</code> uniform block have been re-ordered to use less memory. New order: <code>ivec3 CameraBlockPos</code>, <code>float GlintAlpha</code>, <code>vec3 CameraOffset</code>, <code>float GameTime</code>, <code>vec2 ScreenSize</code>, <code>int MenuBlurRadius</code>, <code>int UseRgss</code>. Old order: <code>ivec3 CameraBlockPos</code>, <code>vec3 CameraOffset</code>, <code>vec2 ScreenSize</code>, <code>float GlintAlpha</code>, <code>float GameTime</code>, <code>int MenuBlurRadius</code>, <code>int UseRgss</code>.
			\|Members in the <code>DynamicTransforms</code> uniform block have been re-ordered to use less memory. New order: <code>mat4 ModelViewMat</code>, <code>mat4 TextureMat</code>, <code>vec4 ColorModulator</code>, <code>vec3 ModelOffset</code>. Old order: <code>mat4 ModelViewMat</code>, <code>vec4 ColorModulator</code>, <code>vec3 ModelOffset</code>, <code>mat4 TextureMat</code>.
			\|Introduced new define: {{cd\|RENDERPEARL_EXPLICIT_DEPTH_INVARIANCE}} – if present, indicates that an OIT shader should explicitly output a depth value because a device it is running on can produce a slightly different implicit value.
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			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap7\|Some OIT related defines have been renamed:
			* <code>OIT_WAVELET_RANK</code> - was previously <code>WAVELET_RANK</code>
			* <code>OIT_COEFF_COUNT</code> - was previously <code>COEFF_COUNT</code>
			* <code>OIT_COEFF_ATTACHMENT_COUNT</code> - was previously <code>COEFF_ATTACHMENT_COUNT</code>
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap3\|Added a new {{cd\|minecraft:end_of_frame}} post effect. When defined by a resourcepack this post effect runs after the world and before the gui and other post effects. It cannot be disabled in any way other than removing the resourcepack		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap3\|Added a new {{cd\|minecraft:end_of_frame}} post effect. When defined by a resourcepack this post effect runs after the world and before the gui and other post effects. It cannot be disabled in any way other than removing the resourcepack
	\|Added a way to display custom post effects with a new [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command		\|Added a way to display custom post effects with a new [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap4\|Added a new shader for OIT: <code>core/oit_depth_bounds_cull.fsh</code>.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap4\|Added a new shader for OIT: <code>core/oit_depth_bounds_cull.fsh</code>.
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	\|Shader <code>in</code>s and <code>out</code>s now require a location to be specified, so that the <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled for compilation. Vertex input names must still match expected names. Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, the name is now ignored.		\|Shader <code>in</code>s and <code>out</code>s now require a location to be specified, so that the <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled for compilation. Vertex input names must still match expected names. Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, the name is now ignored.
	}}		}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap6\|<samp>terrain.vsh</samp> and <samp>terrain.fsh</samp> shaders are refactored to support multi-draw.\|Some of the members in {{cd\|Globals}} and {{cd\|DynamicTransforms}} are shuffled to use less memory for those uniform blocks.\|Introduced new define: {{cd\|RENDERPEARL_EXPLICIT_DEPTH_INVARIANCE}} – if present, indicates that an OIT shader should explicitly output a depth value because a device it is running on can produce a slightly different implicit value.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.15\|dev=19w41a		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.15\|dev=19w41a
	\|Something about the shader for glowing entities has changed allowing for atlases to be passed to them, allowing for [https://discord.com/channels/154777837382008833/157097006500806656/634263809342570506 this resource pack] to work.		\|Something{{info needed\|what exactly?}} about the shader for glowing entities has changed allowing for atlases to be passed to them, allowing for [https://discord.com/channels/154777837382008833/157097006500806656/634263809342570506 this resource pack] to work.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w10a		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w10a

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	=== Post-processing effects ===		=== Post-processing effects ===
	As mentioned previously, post-processing effects are used in menu backgrounds, when spectating certain mobs to create vision effects, the Improved Transparency graphics setting{{until\|je 26.3}}, and when rendering the [[Minecraft:glowing]] effect. Custom post effects can also be defined and displayed using the [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command.		As mentioned previously, post-processing effects are used in menu backgrounds, when spectating certain mobs to create vision effects, the Improved Transparency graphics setting{{until\|je 26.3}}, and when rendering the [[Minecraft:glowing]] effect. Custom post effects can also be defined and displayed using the [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command.{{upcoming\|je 26.3}}

	==== Post-effect file format ====		==== Post-effect file format ====

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	{{About\|in-game shaders using [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s\|the shaders provided by game modifications\|Shader pack\|the shaders available in the [[Minecraft:options]] menu before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]]\|Super Secret Settings\|the built-in shaders and modern customization in ''Bedrock Edition''\|Vibrant Visuals}}{{Exclusive\|java}}{{Removed feature\|edition=bedrock}}{{wip\|Add historical Bedrock Edition information. Java Edition History section could be expanded to include more details for changes made around 1.17 to 1.19. The Java Edition "Render process" section would benefit from more information. Java Edition would benefit from more information about post_effects (specifically vertex shaders before and after 25w31a) and vertex attributes for both post and core shaders}}		{{About\|in-game shaders using [[Minecraft:resource pack]]s\|the shaders provided by game modifications\|Shader pack\|the shaders available in the [[Minecraft:options]] menu before [[Minecraft:Java Edition 1.9]]\|Super Secret Settings\|the built-in shaders and modern customization in ''Bedrock Edition''\|Vibrant Visuals}}{{Exclusive\|java}}{{Removed feature\|edition=bedrock}}{{wip\|Add historical Bedrock Edition information. Java Edition History section could be expanded to include more details for changes made around 1.17 to 1.19. The Java Edition "Render process" section would benefit from more information. Java Edition would benefit from more information about post_effects (specifically vertex shaders before and after 25w31a) and vertex attributes for both post and core shaders}}
			{{split\|Post effect\|reason=compiling everything shader-related onto this page makes it bulky and difficult to read. I think that having a smaller, dedicated page specifically for post effects would help with that specifically}}

	'''Shaders''' are used to define the game's rendering of certain elements.		'''Shaders''' are used to define the game's rendering of certain elements.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap5\|On OpenGL, shaders are now compiled using ShaderC, identically to Vulkan. This means shader compilation on OpenGL is more strict in some cases, for example, the <code>#version</code> define ''must'' be the first line of a shader		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap5\|On OpenGL, shaders are now compiled using ShaderC, identically to Vulkan. This means shader compilation on OpenGL is more strict in some cases, for example, the <code>#version</code> define ''must'' be the first line of a shader
	\|Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using <code>#include</code> instead of <code>#moj_import</code>		\|Shader includes are now handled by ShaderC using <code>#include</code> instead of <code>#moj_import</code>
	\|Shader <code>in</code>s and <code>out</code>s now require a location to be specified. Vertex input names must still match expected names. Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, the name is now ignored.		\|Shader <code>in</code>s and <code>out</code>s now require a location to be specified, so that the <code>GL_ARB_separate_shader_objects</code> extension must now be enabled for compilation. Vertex input names must still match expected names. Vertex outputs are matched to fragment inputs solely by location, the name is now ignored.
	}}		}}

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	=== Post-processing effects ===		=== Post-processing effects ===
	As mentioned previously, post-processing effects are used in menu backgrounds, when spectating certain mobs to create vision effects, the Improved Transparency graphics setting{{until\|je 26.2}}, and when rendering the [[Minecraft:glowing]] effect. Custom post effects can also be defined and displayed using the [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command.		As mentioned previously, post-processing effects are used in menu backgrounds, when spectating certain mobs to create vision effects, the Improved Transparency graphics setting{{until\|je 26.3}}, and when rendering the [[Minecraft:glowing]] effect. Custom post effects can also be defined and displayed using the [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command.

	==== Post-effect file format ====		==== Post-effect file format ====

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap3\|Added a new {{cd\|minecraft:end_of_frame}} post effect. When defined by a resourcepack this post effect runs after the world and before the gui and other post effects. It cannot be disabled in any way other than removing the resourcepack		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap3\|Added a new {{cd\|minecraft:end_of_frame}} post effect. When defined by a resourcepack this post effect runs after the world and before the gui and other post effects. It cannot be disabled in any way other than removing the resourcepack
	\|Added a way to display custom post effects with a new [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command		\|Added a way to display custom post effects with a new [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command}}
	}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap4\|Added new shaders to support order-independent transparency: <samp>core/oit_depth_bounds_cull.fsh</samp>.\|Updated core shaders to support order-independent transparency.\|<samp>core/integrate_depth.fsh</samp> was added and is used to integrate the "3d hud" and always-on-top gizmo depth buffers into the main depth buffer.}}
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	=== Post-processing effects ===		=== Post-processing effects ===
	As mentioned previously, post-processing effects are used in menu backgrounds, when spectating certain mobs to create vision effects, the ~~Fabulous!~~ graphics setting, and when rendering the [[Minecraft:glowing]] effect.		As mentioned previously, post-processing effects are used in menu backgrounds, when spectating certain mobs to create vision effects, the Improved Transparency graphics setting{{until\|je 26.2}}, and when rendering the [[Minecraft:glowing]] effect. Custom post effects can also be defined and displayed using the [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command.

	==== Post-effect file format ====		==== Post-effect file format ====
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	--><span style="display:inline-block;">[[File:Post effect transparency.png\|left\|thumb\|Final image]]</span><!--		--><span style="display:inline-block;">[[File:Post effect transparency.png\|left\|thumb\|Final image]]</span><!--
	--></span>		--></span>
			\|-
			\| end_of_frame
			\| Runs after the world is rendered and before the gui and other post effects {{info needed\|Does this include the hand and other '3d gui' elements}}. By default this post effect is unused, however a resourcepack can define it in which case it cannot be disabled in any way besides removing the resourcepack again.
	\|}		\|}

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	\|Renamed <code>core/rendertype_world_border</code> shaders to <code>core/world_border</code>		\|Renamed <code>core/rendertype_world_border</code> shaders to <code>core/world_border</code>
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap3\|~~Always-on Post Effect Support: a resource pack can now define~~ a {{cd\|minecraft:end_of_frame}} post effect.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=snap3\|Added a new {{cd\|minecraft:end_of_frame}} post effect. When defined by a resourcepack this post effect runs after the world and before the gui and other post effects. It cannot be disabled in any way other than removing the resourcepack
			\|Added a way to display custom post effects with a new [[Minecraft:Commands/posteffect\|/posteffect]] command
			}}
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