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	Many players prefer their own unique skin. While premade skins can be found online, players may prefer to create their own.		Many players prefer their own unique skin. While premade skins can be found online, players may prefer to create their own.

	A custom skin is a way to personalize the player model and can be done either by using a variety of community-made [[Minecraft:Programs and editors/Skinning and texturing\|skin editors]], or by editing the {{cd\|steve.png}} or {{cd\|alex.png}} file manually with an image editor like Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.~~net~~ or similar image editors. The {{cd\|steve.png}} file can be downloaded [http://assets.mojang.com/SkinTemplates/steve.png here] and the {{cd\|alex.png}} file [http://assets.mojang.com/SkinTemplates/alex.png here]. When editing the {{cd\|steve.png}} or {{cd\|alex.png}} file manually, be sure to keep the original image dimensions and make the background of the skin (the unused pixels) completely transparent. Otherwise, ''Minecraft'' may fail to recognize the skin as intended.		A custom skin is a way to personalize the player model and can be done either by using a variety of community-made [[Minecraft:Programs and editors/Skinning and texturing\|skin editors]], or by editing the {{cd\|steve.png}} or {{cd\|alex.png}} file manually with an image editor like Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET or similar image editors. The {{cd\|steve.png}} file can be downloaded [http://assets.mojang.com/SkinTemplates/steve.png here] and the {{cd\|alex.png}} file [http://assets.mojang.com/SkinTemplates/alex.png here]. When editing the {{cd\|steve.png}} or {{cd\|alex.png}} file manually, be sure to keep the original image dimensions and make the background of the skin (the unused pixels) completely transparent. Otherwise, ''Minecraft'' may fail to recognize the skin as intended.

	Alternatively, some may find it easier to use a program, either downloadable or in-browser, which provides a live view of their character on a three-dimensional model as they are editing the skin. For example, programs may further assist players by providing them with a wide variety of pre-made selections (such as hats, boots, sweaters, etc.) to give the skin creator exactly what they want, even if the creator has little to no artistic skill.		Alternatively, some may find it easier to use a program, either downloadable or in-browser, which provides a live view of their character on a three-dimensional model as they are editing the skin. For example, programs may further assist players by providing them with a wide variety of pre-made selections (such as hats, boots, sweaters, etc.) to give the skin creator exactly what they want, even if the creator has little to no artistic skill.

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	Skins also have the option of having either 3 or 4 pixel wide arms, which can be changed on the profile page as well.<ref>{{tweet\|MojangSupport\|511889676227989504\|Slim-armed skins are now available to all! Visit http://minecraft.net/profile to make changes, or https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/979200-minecraft-skins for help! ^MW\|September 16, 2014}}</ref>		Skins also have the option of having either 3 or 4 pixel wide arms, which can be changed on the profile page as well.<ref>{{tweet\|MojangSupport\|511889676227989504\|Slim-armed skins are now available to all! Visit http://minecraft.net/profile to make changes, or https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/979200-minecraft-skins for help! ^MW\|September 16, 2014}}</ref>

	The ~~{{cd\|steve.png}} and {{cd\|alex.png}}~~ files in [[Minecraft:client.jar]] can also be changed and replaced via a resource pack, but the effects are visible only to players using the resource pack, and affects all players with the default skin.		The default skin files in [[Minecraft:client.jar]] can also be changed and replaced via a resource pack, but the effects are visible only to players using the resource pack, and affects all players with the default skin.

	=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===		=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===

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	=== Skin signature ===		=== Skin signature ===
	{{exclusive\|java\|section=1}}		{{exclusive\|java\|section=1}}
	In order for a skin to be displayed in the game, the player's GameProfile data containing the skin's texture URL and signature is sent by the server through [[Minecraft:Java Edition protocol/Packets#Player Info Update\|Player Info Update packet]]. The signature is then validated by vanilla clients to be displayed properly in their game; this ensures that no custom skin outside the ones uploaded through the ''Minecraft'' services can be used or tampered. As a side effect, it also makes offline mode players unable to use a skin, at least without using [[Minecraft:mods]].		In order for a skin to be displayed in the game, the player's GameProfile data containing the skin's texture URL and signature is sent by the server through [[Minecraft:Java Edition protocol/Packets#Player Info Update\|Player Info Update packet]]. The signature is then validated by vanilla clients to be displayed properly in their game; this ensures that no custom skin outside the ones uploaded through the ''Minecraft'' services can be used or tampered. As a side effect, it also makes [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Glossary#offline mode\|offline mode]] players unable to use a skin, at least without using [[Minecraft:mods]].

	When a player wears a new skin, the signature for that skin is generated alongside the texture URL. This data is stored permanently in ''Minecraft'' services, even when the skin is no longer used by the original player, and can be traced back by third-party services, such as [https://namemc.com/ NameMC] or [https://mineskin.org/ MineSkin]. Notably, MineSkin has utilize this quirk to generate multiple valid signatures for user-uploaded custom skins with a limited set of accounts.<ref>https://docs.mineskin.org/docs/wiki/faq/</ref> Furthermore, these custom skins can be applied to [[Minecraft:mannequin]]s or [[Minecraft:player head]]s through the {{nbt\|compound\|profile}} tag or {{cd\|minecraft:profile}} [[Minecraft:data component]] respectively.		When a player wears a new skin, the signature for that skin is generated alongside the texture URL. This data is stored permanently in ''Minecraft'' services, even when the skin is no longer used by the original player, and can be traced back by third-party services, such as [https://namemc.com/ NameMC] or [https://mineskin.org/ MineSkin]. Notably, MineSkin has utilize this quirk to generate multiple valid signatures for user-uploaded custom skins with a limited set of accounts.<ref>https://docs.mineskin.org/docs/wiki/faq/</ref> Furthermore, these custom skins can be applied to [[Minecraft:mannequin]]s or [[Minecraft:player head]]s through the {{nbt\|compound\|profile}} tag or {{cd\|minecraft:profile}} [[Minecraft:data component]] respectively.

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	== Features ==		== Features ==
	Skins are divided into areas that act as the surface area of the character (e.g., ~~the~~ front head area, left leg area, etc.) They are stored as 64×64 pixels templates, consisting of an inner and outer layer; each layer consisting 1,632 usable pixels, making 3,264 total. In ''Bedrock Edition'', players can also use 128×128 pixels templates, consisting of two layers of 6,528 usable pixels, making 13,056 total.		Skins are divided into areas that act as the surface area of the character (e.g., front head area, left leg area, etc.) They are stored as 64×64 pixels templates, consisting of an inner and outer layer; each layer consisting 1,632 usable pixels, making 3,264 total. In ''Bedrock Edition'', players can also use 128×128 pixels templates, consisting of two layers of 6,528 usable pixels, making 13,056 total.

	The outer layer of the skin is 0.5 pixels bigger than the inner layer on the body, arms, and legs; and is 1 pixel bigger than the inner layer on the head. This layer is usually used to give the character glasses, hats, or other accessories (even a bigger head).		The outer layer of the skin is 0.5 pixels bigger than the inner layer on the body, arms, and legs; and is 1 pixel bigger than the inner layer on the head. This layer is usually used to give the character glasses, hats, or other accessories (even a bigger head).
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	In ''Bedrock Edition'', there are two types of skin which the players can choose from: the Character Creator skins and the "Classic Skins".		In ''Bedrock Edition'', there are two types of skin which the players can choose from: the Character Creator skins and the "Classic Skins".

	Character Creator skins are made in the Dressing Room with a range of cosmetic items that can be applied to specific parts of the character's model, such as facial features or individual body parts, or clothing items. There are two types of cosmetic item depending on the parts they are applied: body items, which apply to their body parts/features; and style items, which are worn like accessories or apparels. They can appear three-dimensional, that is, they ~~are~~ built on top of the character's body in 3D space, or completely replace specific body parts (like the arms or legs) with custom models. The eyes part of Character Creator skins also blink occasionally.		Character Creator skins are made in the Dressing Room with a range of cosmetic items that can be applied to specific parts of the character's model, such as facial features or individual body parts, or clothing items. There are two types of cosmetic item depending on the parts they are applied: body items, which apply to their body parts/features; and style items, which are worn like accessories or apparels. They can appear three-dimensional, that is, they can be built on top of the character's body in 3D space, or completely replace specific body parts (like the arms or legs) with custom models. The eyes part of Character Creator skins also blink occasionally.

	Cosmetic items are usually made by [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] creators, and are obtained from the featured items or the [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] selection on the Character Creator menu, which can be free or paid costing [[Minecraft:Minecoins]] (or Tokens on PlayStation versions). Body items are mostly reserved by ''Minecraft'' and can be equipped for free, except the arms and legs, which are obtainable ~~like~~ previously ~~mentioned~~. Some cosmetic items can be earned by completing certain [[Minecraft:achievements]], and historically, limited-time challenges and [[Minecraft:Event servers\|in-game live events]], which make these items only obtainable during specific time periods.		Cosmetic items are usually made by [[Minecraft:Marketplace]] creators, and are obtained from the featured items or the [[Minecraft:Marketplace Pass]] selection on the Character Creator menu, which can be free or paid costing [[Minecraft:Minecoins]] (or Tokens on PlayStation versions). Body items are mostly reserved by ''Minecraft'' and can be equipped for free, except the arms and legs, which are obtainable previously. Some cosmetic items can be earned by completing certain [[Minecraft:achievements]], and historically, limited-time challenges and [[Minecraft:Event servers\|in-game live events]], which make these items only obtainable during specific time periods.

	[[File:Heights.png\|thumb\|The available options for skin heights]]		[[File:Heights.png\|thumb\|The available options for skin heights]]
	Players can adjust the character's height and arms size of Character Creator skins, where the character's model gets resized along with the texture pixels. It has no effect on the [[Minecraft:hitbox]] size, although the camera eye height does change.{{Info needed\|What are the heights in meters?}}		Players can adjust the character's height and arms size of Character Creator skins, where the character's model gets resized along with the texture pixels. It has no effect on the [[Minecraft:hitbox]] size, although the camera eye height does change.{{Info needed\|What are the heights in meters?}}

	The "Classic Skins" are standard wide or slim character models with a skin texture applied from a [[Minecraft:skin pack]] (from Marketplace or a custom skin pack), or a custom PNG image imported from the player's device. They do not have an ability to use 3D models, as this feature is restricted to the Character Creator skins~~, and for~~ imported skins, they have limited visibility for players with "Only Allow Trusted Skins" option turned off in the [[Minecraft:Settings]].		The "Classic Skins" are standard wide or slim character models with a skin texture applied from a [[Minecraft:skin pack]] (from Marketplace or a custom skin pack), or a custom PNG image imported from the player's device. They do not have an ability to use 3D models, as this feature is restricted to the Character Creator skins. For imported custom skins outside the Marketplace, they have limited visibility for players with "Only Allow Trusted Skins" option turned off in the [[Minecraft:Settings]].

	In other tabs, all skin types can be modified in the Dressing Room using [[Minecraft:capes]], and [[Minecraft:emotes]] can be selected and obtained similarly to body or style items.		In other tabs, all skin types can be modified in the Dressing Room using [[Minecraft:capes]], and [[Minecraft:emotes]] can be selected and obtained similarly to body or style items.

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	![[Minecraft:Chase the Skies (skin pack)\|Chase the Skies]]		![[Minecraft:Chase the Skies (skin pack)\|Chase the Skies]]
	\|A ~~skin pack~~ tie-in to [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]].		\|A tie-in to [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]].
	\|June 26, 2025		\|June 26, 2025
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	\|[[File:Striding Hero SP.jpg\|150px]]		\|[[File:Striding Hero SP.jpg\|150px]]
	![[Minecraft:~~Striding Hero\|~~Striding Hero]]		![[Minecraft:Striding Hero]]
	\|A tie-in to the [[Minecraft:Striding Hero]] DLC, featuring characters from the map.		\|A tie-in to the [[Minecraft:Striding Hero]] DLC, featuring characters from the map.
	\|December 14, 2020		\|December 14, 2020

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