Texture atlas/Predefined

Certain texture atlases are defined as image files themselves in resource packs, rather than being compiled at runtime. It appears that these are generally being phased out and split into constituent sprites.

The following texture atlas files are still in use as of Java Edition 1.21.11. It is not known if Mojang plans to split these into their constituent textures in the future, potentially replacing them with a procedurally-generated atlas.

Fonts can also use a texture atlas system, however this is data-driven, unlike the following cases, which are hardcoded.

This file is used for each size of experience orb. The five last textures are unused. The changing coloration used for experience orbs is done via a hardcoded tint system, rather than proper animation as is done for most animated textures,^[1] and the translucency is also hardcoded instead of being controlled by the texture's alpha channel.^[2]

This file is used for older static icons on maps. Interestingly, it has many unused icons which have existed for many years. Various newer map icons are stored in their own files.

This file stores all eight phases of the moon.

kz.png is used for storing the textures of the first paintings.

particles.png is used for storing the textures of most particles. Several other atlases were or are used to store other particles with multiple textures.

items.png was used for storing the textures of items.

terrain.png was used for storing the textures of blocks.

Specific changes to texture files are documented in each texture file's dedicated section or page.