How to merge Minecraft resource packs

Minecraft servers can distribute one resource-pack file to players. If you use several packs, merge them into a single .zip archive before uploading it.

Only merge packs you are licensed to use and redistribute. Create copies of the original files before you begin.

Understand pack priority

When two packs contain a file at the same path, only one version can be included in the merged pack. Decide which pack should take priority before copying files.

Merge the resource packs

Extract each resource-pack .zip file into a separate folder.
Choose one pack as the base.
Copy the assets/ contents from the other packs into the base pack.
For duplicate files, keep the version from the pack that should have higher priority.
Keep one valid pack.mcmeta with a pack_format compatible with your Minecraft version.
Choose the pack.png image and description you want.
Create a new zip with pack.mcmeta, assets/, and any other pack files at its root.

merged-pack.zip
├── pack.mcmeta
├── pack.png
└── assets/

Test the merged pack

Add the pack to your client and verify its textures, models, sounds, and fonts before distributing it. Missing textures usually indicate an incorrect folder structure, an incompatible pack_format, or a conflict.

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