For Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, see Troubleshooting Video and Graphics Issues in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
If you experience performance issues, such as stuttering frame rate, or receive a Pixel format not accelerated error, you may have outdated software or outdated drivers. Below, we have listed common fixes to resolve these problems.
Check for System Issues
- Install operating system updates: Check to make sure your computer is running the most recent version of your operating system. You should accept and install system updates and then restart your computer.
- Verify version and minimum requirements: Verify your system meets minimum system requirements to play Java Edition. We also recommend playing the most recent version of Minecraft: Java Edition with the latest fixes and updates.
- Update graphics drivers: Windows PC players can find updated drivers here: AMD, NVIDIA, or Intel.
- Disconnect external input devices: Controllers, headsets, and USB devices may be detected as game inputs and cause issues. Unplug the devices and restart Minecraft to see if that solves the issue.
Change Minecraft game settings
- Adjust video settings: See Optimizing Minecraft: Java Edition Video Settings and Performance.
- Disable Mods: Enabling mods in your Java Edition game may cause lag and affect gameplay. Disable or remove any active mods and see if that improves performance.
For more device and setup suggestions, see Fixing Crashes and Lag Issues in Minecraft.