To add resource packs to Minecraft Bedrock, you can either import a .mcpack file for automatic installation or manually place the extracted folder into the game's directory.
What you need to know before you start
Resource packs for Bedrock Edition are typically distributed as .mcpack files, which are essentially .zip archives with a different extension that Minecraft recognizes for one-click import. For manual installation, you extract the .zip file and place the extracted folder directly into the resource_packs directory located within the com.mojang folder on your device. If you need to inspect your new textures up close without collision, go into spectator mode in Minecraft bedrock. High-resolution texture packs may cause lag or crashes, especially on consoles, so using a lower-resolution pack or subpack might be necessary.
How to find and download a resource pack
You can browse the Minecraft Marketplace directly from the game for curated packs, or visit trusted community sites to find free packs. Look for a download link that provides either a .mcpack file or a .zip archive. Save the file to your device, no special tools are required.
Method 1: Import a .mcpack file automatically
- Locate the downloaded .mcpack file on your device using a file manager.
- Tap or double-click the file. Your device should prompt you to open it with Minecraft Bedrock.
- If prompted, select Minecraft from the list of apps. The game will launch and automatically import the pack.
- Once imported, go to Settings > Global Resources in Minecraft. The pack will appear in the "My Packs" section.
This method is the fastest way to add resource packs to Minecraft Bedrock, as the game handles all file placement for you.
Method 2: Install a resource pack manually
- If you downloaded a .zip file, extract it using a file manager or extraction app. You should see a folder containing the pack's assets and a
manifest.jsonfile. - Navigate to the
com.mojangfolder on your device. On Android, this is usually atAndroid/data/com.mojang.minecraftpe/files/games/com.mojang. On Windows 10/11, it's at%localappdata%\Packages\Microsoft.MinecraftUWP_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\games\com.mojang. - Open the
resource_packsfolder insidecom.mojang. If it doesn't exist, create it. - Move the extracted folder (not the .zip file) into the
resource_packsfolder.
Manual placement gives you direct control and is useful if the automatic import fails or if you're working with multiple packs at once.
How to activate and manage your resource packs
After installation, open Minecraft and go to Settings > Global Resources. In the "My Packs" section, locate your installed pack and click the arrow or plus icon to move it to the "Active Packs" list. You can use multiple resource packs simultaneously; Bedrock stacks them, and packs higher in the active list override those below for conflicting textures. To change the order, drag packs up or down in the active list. This same layering logic applies when you use world edit in Minecraft bedrock alongside texture packs to ensure your custom blocks display correctly.
How to add resource packs to a Minecraft Bedrock server
For servers, resource packs must be uploaded to the server's resource_packs folder and then linked to a specific world by editing the world_resource_packs.json file within that world's directory. The resource pack version must match the server version for proper functionality on servers. After uploading the pack folder, open the world's folder, locate or create world_resource_packs.json, and add an entry pointing to the pack's folder name. Restart the server or reload the world to apply changes.
Troubleshooting common resource pack issues
If a pack doesn't show up in Global Resources, check that the folder structure inside the pack is correct, it should contain a manifest.json file at the top level. For lag or crashes, especially with high-resolution packs, try a lower-resolution version or disable other packs. If a pack fails to load on a server, confirm that the pack version matches the server version; mismatched versions are a common cause of failure. For manual installations, ensure the extracted folder is placed directly inside resource_packs and not inside another subfolder.
