Stratum texture pack
Extreme realism up to 2048x with full PBR and ray tracing
| Resolution | 512x |
| Category | Realistic |
| Edition | Java |
| Minecraft version | 1.21.x |
| Creator | ContinuumGraphics |
| Downloads | 3.2M |
| FPS impact | Very high |
| Requires OptiFine | Yes (or Continuity on Fabric) |
About Stratum
An extremely detailed texture pack with resolutions up to 2048x, though the 512x version is the most popular. Stratum is the absolute peak of realism in Minecraft: every block looks like a photograph of a real material. The pack supports full PBR and parallax, plus ray tracing with compatible shaders.
Stratum needs a graphics card with at least 8 GB of VRAM and a modern processor. It's a commercial project, but there's also a free 128x version.
Key features
- Up to 2048x resolution
- Full PBR
- Ray tracing ready
- Parallax occlusion
- Free 128x version
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How to install Stratum
Download Stratum from its original source, then install it with the steps below.
Source: Continuum Graphics (official). The file is hosted by the original creator, not on minecraft.pl.
- The downloaded pack should have a
.zipextension. Don't unzip it. - Copy the
.zipfile to the.minecraft/resourcepacks/folder:- Windows:
%appdata%\.minecraft\resourcepacks - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/resourcepacks - Linux:
~/.minecraft/resourcepacks
- Windows:
- In Minecraft, go to Options → Resource Packs and activate Stratum by clicking the arrow.
- This pack needs OptiFine or its Fabric equivalents (Continuity + CIT Resewn) to work fully. You'll find installation instructions in our mods guide.
Tip: Don't unzip the .zip file. Minecraft reads packs directly from the archive.
If the pack doesn't show up in the list, make sure the pack.mcmeta file is in the root folder of the archive.
Performance and requirements
Stratum has a resolution of 512x, a very high resolution. It needs a powerful graphics card with at least 6 GB of VRAM and a modern processor.
FPS impact: Very high. It needs a top-end graphics card (such as an RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT or better) with plenty of VRAM.
Note: This pack needs OptiFine or its Fabric equivalents (Continuity, CIT Resewn, Entity Model Features) to work fully. Without these mods, some effects, such as connected textures, custom sky or emissive textures, won't be visible.
Compatibility
Stratum is compatible with Java. The pack only works on Java Edition (Windows, macOS, Linux).
Latest supported Minecraft version: 1.21.x
Frequently asked questions about Stratum
How do I install Stratum?
Download the .zip file from the official source. Copy it to the .minecraft/resourcepacks/ folder
and activate it in the game under Options → Resource Packs.
This pack needs OptiFine or a Fabric equivalent to work fully.
Does Stratum lower FPS?
Performance impact: Very high. It needs a more powerful graphics card with at least 4-8 GB of VRAM.
Can I combine Stratum with other packs?
Yes! Minecraft lets you stack several packs at once. The pack higher in the list takes priority. You can combine Stratum with overlays that change other things, such as the sky, mob animations or the GUI.
Does Stratum work with shaders?
Yes, the pack works with most shaders. Keep in mind that combining an HD pack with shaders needs more powerful hardware.
