---
title: Skin Packs
mentions:
- MedicalJewel105
- SirLich
- Joelant05
- TheItsNameless
category:
- General
---
Many people wrongly assume that skin packs are only available for creation to Marketplace Partners. No! It's a very easy process, which can easily be fully automated by python. But that's not it. Let's learn how to make a skin pack!
:::warning
The `development_skin_packs` doesn't seem to function correctly. You need to use `skin_packs` folder and reload Minecraft every time you made a change.
:::
## What is needed
Here is what is needed:
## manifest.json
skin_packs/tutorial_skin_pack/manifest.json
```json
{
"format_version": 2,
"header": {
"name": "Tutorial Skin Pack",
"uuid": "bb9616eb-327c-4a81-9f00-064cae820cd5",
"version": [
1,
0,
0
]
},
"modules": [
{
"type": "skin_pack",
"uuid": "e4bc71b6-8f9b-4094-9d47-dc3824f8a3dc",
"version": [
1,
0,
0
]
}
]
}
```
- `format_version` can be 1 too, as v2 doesn't change much for skin packs.
- `name` is self explanatory. However, it isn't of great importance.
- `uuid` and `version` are already familiar to us. Both UUIDs in the manifest need to be different. You can generate them via a generator linked in [useful links](/meta/useful-links). As a reminder, you CANNOT use the same UUID TWICE.
- `type` in `modules` needs to be set to `skin_pack`, of course.
## skins.json
This file is used to define textures and shortnames for skins. Most of the options are, however, hard-coded or unchangeable.
skin_packs/tutorial_skin_pack/skins.json
```json
{
"geometry": "geometry.json",
"serialize_name": "Tutorial Skin Pack",
"localization_name": "tutorial",
"skins": [
{
"localization_name": "tutorial_skin_1",
"geometry": "geometry.humanoid.custom",
"texture": "goggled_gecko_no_goggles.png",
"type": "free"
},
{
"localization_name": "tutorial_skin_2",
"geometry": "geometry.humanoid.customSlim",
"texture": "goggled_gecko.png",
"type": "free"
}
]
}
```
- The `geometry` object must be the same as on the example code in every object. Mojang removed the ability to add custom geometries via skin packs, because the feature was abused.
- `serialize_name` is for marketplace.
- `localization_name` is a pack identifier. **Don't use in other skin packs** as it affects translations.
- `skins` array, where you define your each skin. The skins will be displayed in the same order in minecraft as they are defined here.
> - `localization_name` is going to be used in the .lang file. Think of it as the skins identifier.
> - `geometry` you can use `geometry.humanoid.custom` and `geometry.humanoid.customSlim` here.
> - `texture` is the name of the image file, located in the main skin pack folder.
> - `type` is only accessible to marketplace partners, leave it as `free`, otherwise it will be locked.
## texts/en_US.lang
Finally, we'll define the names of the skin pack and every skin in the `.lang` file. Of course "en_US" can be replaced with any language.
skin_packs/tutorial_skin_pack/texts/en_US.lang
```
skinpack.tutorial=Tutorial Skin Pack
skin.tutorial.tutorial_skin_1=Skin 1
skin.tutorial.tutorial_skin_2=Skin 2
```
The first line defines the pack's name itself. It's done in this format:
`skinpack.[pack localization_name]=Actual Pack Name`
The other lines define the skins' names:
`skin.[pack localization_name].[skin localization_name]=Actual Skin Name`
Done! Now, when you open Character Creator, you'll see your skins available to be chosen!
## Troubleshooting
If you play on MC version lower than 1.18.30, you might experience a bug when "Equip" button is not showing. You need to download a special texture pack.
Download Equip Button Fix
