The good news is that it is possible to change skin in Minecraft, but the process differs slightly between platforms. Here, we talk you through how to change skin in Minecraft on PC, on console and on mobile.
Changing skins in Minecraft on PC
The process of changing skins in Minecraft on PC is easy once you know how: Once the custom skin has been uploaded, it’ll automatically be applied to your character in Minecraft on your PC.
Changing skins in Minecraft PE
Despite not offering the full Minecraft experience, Minecraft PE owners can get in on the custom skin fun too. The selected skin should now be selected as your character’s default!
Changing skins in Minecraft on console
Before we explain how to change skins in Minecraft on consoles, it’s worth mentioning that the process is slightly different from those above. Without a way to store downloaded files on most consoles, you’re unable to download and apply skins in the same way that you usually would. Instead, you’re limited to the range of free and paid-for skins already available in Minecraft. With that addressed, here’s how to change skins in Minecraft on console: Once you’ve selected the skin, it should become the default skin for your character. For more Minecraft help, take a look at how to teleport in Minecraft and how to allocate more RAM to Minecraft too. Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
