One way Optifine helps you extend your gaming experience is the customization of Capes. More than the standard colors, players can vary the colors via the customizer option to select from arrays of options as many as there are for Hex Codes.
Specifically, players can change the four aspects of a Cape into the colors of preference: the top, bottom, the text, and the shadow.
First, ensure you have the latest version of Optifine. You can download and install it.
Here is the step-by-step guide to tweaking the Optifine cape:
- Start by running your Minecraft game with Optifine.
- Navigate to the Settings, locate and click on the “Skin Customization” button.
- Locate and select a cape of choice from the Optifine cape page.
- Navigate to the cape editor page here, you get capes, and select one for your choice.
- Finally, make changes to the Cape by selecting the color, texture, and style of choice for your cape there.
We would have successfully changed the Optifine cape for your Minecraft at this point. You are now free to play Minecraft with your Optifine cape, which will increase both efficiency and performance of your gaming.
FAQs
Why Is My Optifine Cape Editor Not Opening?
Minecraft players may experience a challenge with the Cape Editor failing to open. The best option is upgrading to a recent version of Optifine and retrying again. The challenge here may arise on Optifine E6 for 1.13.2 or earlier versions.
Also, the issue may arise with conflicting browser settings. Try changing the default browser as part of your troubleshooting to see if the editor works.
What Is Optifine Cape Editor Link?
You can edit your Optifine Cape here on https://optifine.net/donate. You can even change the design of your cape as per your conditions.
Conclusion
You can customize your Optifine Cape by either changing to custom color options or going deeper to customize the many options colors via the advanced hex codes.
You can also extend that to your Cape’s top, bottom, text, and head of the shadow. Some challenges with the Cape editor can be resolved by updating to the latest versions of Optifine and changing the default browsers.
Also Read
- How Much Does An Optifine Cape Cost?
- How To Get A Cape With Optifine?
- How Much Do You Have To Donate To Get An Optifine Cape?
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OptiFine capes are a cosmetic given to OptiFine users who have donated.
The default standard cape design#
The cape can be edited by opening the options menu in Skin Customization > OptiFine Cape > Open Cape Editor.
Styles#
Capes can be customized and their style can be changed one of two styles:
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Name |
Design |
Options |
|---|---|---|
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Standard |
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None |
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White |
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None |
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Gray |
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None |
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Black |
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None |
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Red |
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None |
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Green |
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None |
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Blue |
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None |
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Yellow |
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None |
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Purple |
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None |
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Cyan |
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None |
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Custom |
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Top, Bottom, Text, Shadow |
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Banner |
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Top, Bottom, Shadow |
Special Capes#
Some players have “special” capes, given by sp614x.
These players are often long-time contributors or supporters of OptiFine.
These capes are not purchasable, and are not given to regular donators.
As of August 2022, only 1 player has had their cape revoked.
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Username (➔ NameMC) |
Design |
Resolution |
Reason for cape |
|---|---|---|---|
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EskiMojo14 |
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Tested HD capes. |
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FakeRetroBot |
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Moderation of the OptiFine Discord. Has since been revoked for being sold. |
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filefolder3 |
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Created graphs and compiled statistics about OptiFine releases. |
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jckt |
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Moderation & management of the OptiFine Discord, creator of OptiFine bot used in Discord. |
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Jiingy |
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Moderation & management of the OptiFine Discord. |
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KaiAF |
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Working on support E-Mail, helping on the OptiFine Discord. |
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KyriaBirb |
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Unknown. |
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MrCheeze445 |
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Moderator & management of the OptiFine Discord. |
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therealokin |
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Tested HD capes. |
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ZenW |
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Working on support E-Mail. |
Anniversary Capes#
Anniversary capes are cape styles that are only usable on certain times and dates.
10th anniversary#
Most notably, the “10” cape replaced the Classic design during OptiFine’s 10th anniversary.
|
Texture file |
Texture resolution |
Dates applied (YYYY/MM/DD) |
|---|---|---|
|
46 x 22 |
2021/04/08 — 2021/04/15 |
April 8th, 2021 marked OptiFine’s 10th birthday.
To celebrate, all classic “OF” capes were changed to a “10” design.
Colors were the same as the normal classic capes.
How the “10” cape looks on a player#
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Name |
Design |
|---|---|
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Standard |
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White |
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Gray |
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Black |
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Red |
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Green |
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Blue |
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Yellow |
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Purple |
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Cyan |
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Locking#
Capes can be “locked”, so they can only be moved to a different username after logging in through the OptiFine website.
Once locked, they cannot be moved from the Cape Editor.
🆚️ This documentation assumes the latest OptiFine version. Notes are not made for legacy versions (1.8).
©️ This documentation is offered without any copyright restrictions. Please copy and modify it to suit your needs. Credit is optional, but appreciated.
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Did you recently buy an alternate Minecraft account and now you want to switch your OptiFine cape to it? Want to give your cape to a friend as a gift? Have no fear; you don’t have to buy another cape. You can simply switch it to another account.
Steps
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1
Go to optifine.net.
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2
Click «Cape» at the top of the page, and then log into your Minecraft account. (The one that the cape is currently on).
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3
Scroll to the bottom of the page. You should see a sub-heading saying «Move Cape».
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4
Enter the username which you want to transfer the cape to.
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5
Click «Move»!
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Question
Do I need to give my friend my email and password so they can buy me an OptiFine cape?
No, never do that.
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How do I change the cape when it is transferred to a different Minecraft account?
Go to the mojang website or, in the Minecraft launcher, go to settings and select the cape.
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Make sure the account you are moving the cape to has Optifine installed; otherwise you won’t be able to see the cape!
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
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Once the cape is moved, you are no longer in control over it. The player who it was moved to has full control.
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You may only move the cape once ever 24 hours.
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Did you recently buy an alternate Minecraft account and now you want to switch your OptiFine cape to it? Want to give your cape to a friend as a gift? Have no fear; you don’t have to buy another cape. You can simply switch it to another account.
Steps
-
1
Go to optifine.net.
-
2
Click «Cape» at the top of the page, and then log into your Minecraft account. (The one that the cape is currently on).
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3
Scroll to the bottom of the page. You should see a sub-heading saying «Move Cape».
-
4
Enter the username which you want to transfer the cape to.
-
5
Click «Move»!
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Add New Question
-
Question
Do I need to give my friend my email and password so they can buy me an OptiFine cape?
No, never do that.
-
Question
How do I change the cape when it is transferred to a different Minecraft account?
Go to the mojang website or, in the Minecraft launcher, go to settings and select the cape.
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
Advertisement
-
Make sure the account you are moving the cape to has Optifine installed; otherwise you won’t be able to see the cape!
Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
Advertisement
-
Once the cape is moved, you are no longer in control over it. The player who it was moved to has full control.
-
You may only move the cape once ever 24 hours.
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