What file format do Minecraft skins use?

A skin is a 64x64 PNG with transparency. This editor always exports that format, so the file works in current versions of Minecraft: Java Edition. Older 64x32 skins can be opened too and are converted to the modern layout.

What is the difference between the Classic and Slim models?

Classic (Steve) arms are 4 pixels wide, Slim (Alex) arms are 3. Switch the model in the toolbar and the editor reflows both the arm texture and the 3D preview. When you open an existing skin, the model is detected automatically.

How do I use my skin in Minecraft?

Download the PNG, then upload it in the Minecraft Launcher under Skins, or from your Microsoft account profile page. Bedrock players import the file in the Dressing Room.

Are my skins uploaded anywhere?

No. The editor runs entirely in your browser, so the images you open and the files you save never leave your device.

All tools

Minecraft Skin Editor

Create a skin from scratch, edit one you already have, and download the PNG. Everything runs in your browser.

Paint in 2D and 3D

Draw on the flat unfolded texture for precision, or switch the preview to brush mode and paint directly on the character.

Both skin layers

Edit the base body and the overlay - hat, jacket, sleeves and trousers - with the layer underneath shown as a guide.

Open any skin

Load a 64x64 PNG, or an old 64x32 one: it is converted to the modern layout automatically.

Download as PNG

Save a game-ready 64x64 file you can upload to your Minecraft profile or any launcher.

How to make a skin

1Start from the built-in character, wipe it to a blank body, or open a PNG you already have.
2Pick a body part and a layer, choose a color, and draw on the unfolded texture.
3Rotate the 3D preview to check your work, or switch it to brush mode and paint on the model itself.
4Type a file name and press Download to save the 64x64 PNG, then upload it in the Minecraft launcher.

Frequently asked questions

What file format do Minecraft skins use?: A skin is a 64x64 PNG with transparency. This editor always exports that format, so the file works in current versions of Minecraft: Java Edition. Older 64x32 skins can be opened too and are converted to the modern layout.
What is the difference between the Classic and Slim models?: Classic (Steve) arms are 4 pixels wide, Slim (Alex) arms are 3. Switch the model in the toolbar and the editor reflows both the arm texture and the 3D preview. When you open an existing skin, the model is detected automatically.
How do I use my skin in Minecraft?: Download the PNG, then upload it in the Minecraft Launcher under Skins, or from your Microsoft account profile page. Bedrock players import the file in the Dressing Room.
Are my skins uploaded anywhere?: No. The editor runs entirely in your browser, so the images you open and the files you save never leave your device.