1.8.9 | Pack.mcmeta

If you edit the file in Notepad (Windows default) and save as UTF-8 with BOM, Minecraft 1.8.9 reads the first three bytes ( EF BB BF ) as part of the key. Result: pack_format becomes unrecognizable. Fix: Use Notepad++, VS Code, or Sublime; save as "UTF-8 without BOM."

Thus, must explicitly declare compatibility. If you use a pack made for 1.16 or higher in 1.8.9, you’ll likely see missing textures (purple/black checkers). Conversely, using a 1.8.9 pack in newer versions might work but will generate warnings. pack.mcmeta 1.8.9

JSON does not allow commas after the last key-value pair. Remove it. If you edit the file in Notepad (Windows

: Ensure the file is not named pack.mcmeta.txt . You must enable "File name extensions" in Windows to remove the .txt correctly. If you use a pack made for 1

pack: // <-- Missing quotes around "pack" pack_format: 1 // <-- Missing quotes here too

This is where most beginners fail. Do zip the outer folder. Instead: