Online Displays
Have you ever wanted to hang a picture in Minecraft that is not limited to the vanilla painting pool? Maybe you want a giant logo on your spawn wall, a movie poster in your cinema build, or a custom map for your adventure map. Online Displays is a small but powerful mod that makes all of this possible with a single block. It is a favorite among builders who care about detail, and once you try it, you will wonder how you ever built without it.
What Online Displays Adds to the Game
The mod introduces exactly one block: the Display. That single block is surprisingly flexible. You can load an image onto it, then position, rotate, and scale that image to fit your exact needs. Want a massive banner across a wall? Scale it up. Need a small framed photo on a desk? Scale it down. The Display block handles it all, and every player on the server sees the same result.
Lighting is another neat touch. You can disable lighting on a Display, which makes the image render as emissive. That means your picture stays bright and readable even in a dark room, which is ideal for signs, menus, and glowing billboards in underground bases.
Supported Image Formats
- JPG and JPEG for photos and detailed artwork
- PNG for images that need transparency
- WebP for modern, compact files
- GIF for simple animations, with partial support
GIF support works, but be aware that GIFs with unusual encoding can show artifacts. For the cleanest results, stick to standard encoding or convert your animation to a short WebP or PNG sequence. WebP decoding is handled by a library embedded directly into the mod, so you do not need to install anything extra.
Creative and Survival Modes
Online Displays is designed with Creative Mode in mind, but that does not lock Survival players out. If you want to use it on a Survival server, you simply enable it in the config file at /config/onlinedisplays/main.properties. Once enabled, the Display block becomes available in your Survival world too. This makes the mod a great fit for servers that want custom signage, shop advertisements, or event posters without forcing everyone into Creative.
Versions and Loaders
Online Displays is built for modern Minecraft and targets the latest version the author supports. It is developed for the Forge loader, so you will need a Forge profile to run it. The developer has been clear that downgrading to older Minecraft versions is not planned, so always check that your game version matches the mod before you download Online Displays. If you run a modpack, you are free to include it, though re-publishing the mod elsewhere requires permission and a proper CurseForge link. Building your own add-ons is allowed and encouraged.
If you would rather skip manual file management, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Online Displays, pulling the correct build straight into your modpack without any folder digging. It is a convenient option for players who just want to start building.
How to Install Online Displays for Minecraft
Getting the mod running is straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Install the Forge loader for your Minecraft version.
- Download Online Displays for Minecraft from the official project page.
- Place the .jar file into your mods folder.
- Launch the game with the Forge profile.
- Optional: edit /config/onlinedisplays/main.properties to allow Survival use.
After launching, craft or grab the Display block, place it, and open its interface to load your image. From there, adjust position, rotation, and scale until it looks right. Turn off lighting if you want that emissive glow.
Final Thoughts
Online Displays proves that a mod does not need hundreds of blocks to be essential. One well-made block, flexible image support, and smart options like emissive rendering make it a must-have for builders, map makers, and server owners. Whether you are decorating a lobby or building an art gallery, this mod gives your world a personal touch that vanilla Minecraft simply cannot match. Grab it, load your favorite image, and start displaying.