Alternative Textures for Stardew Valley
A framework for having multiple textures for the same object, building or animal and switching them with a paint bucket. Used by over 1,300 mods. Version 8.1.1.
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What this mod does
Alternative Textures (AT), by PeacefulEnd, is the framework that lets you have multiple textures for the same object, building or animal and choose which one to use at any time. On its own it doesn’t change anything: it needs content packs, and according to Nexus more than 1,300 mods use it.
What it allows
- Variants for placeable objects, furniture, buildings, farm animals and pet breeds.
- When you place an object, the game can use the original texture or a random variant; randomness can be turned off in the config.
- Textures limited to certain seasons, per-variant odds and animations on furniture and craftables.
- Its own tools: paint bucket (sold by Robin), paint brush, animal scissors, spray can and a texture catalog.
Requirements and compatibility
It only requires SMAPI. Version 8.1.1 (January 3, 2026, 157 KB) is compatible with 1.6.9 or later; for 1.5.6, version 6.10.4 is kept in Old files. It works with Content Patcher, Generic Mod Config Menu, Json Assets and Dynamic Game Assets, and the changelog includes multiplayer fixes. If you uninstall it, everything goes back to the original texture.
If you play in Spanish, there are two translations published separately on Nexus: one by Vem Tabook and one by Sora GodFallen.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- The standard for texture variants: used by more than 1,300 mods
- In-game tools to change textures whenever you want
- Uninstalls without leaving a trace on objects
- Compatible with Content Patcher and GMCM
- Does nothing without content packs
- The page doesn't mention Android support
- Spanish comes in separate translations
Requirements
- Stardew Valley 1.6.9 or later (PC)
- SMAPI 4.x
- Content packs that use it (it does nothing on its own)
How to install it
- Install SMAPI first (see its mod page) and launch the game once with it to make sure it works.
- Open the Alternative Textures page on Nexus Mods, go to the Files tab and click Manual download on the main file (Alternative Textures 8.1.1). You need a free Nexus account to download.
- Unzip the .zip outside the game folder and move the resulting folder into the Mods folder, inside the game folder.
- Install the Alternative Textures content packs you want (they also go in Mods) and launch the game with SMAPI.
- In the game, buy the paint bucket from Robin and use it on an object or building to choose its texture.
Version history
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8.1.13 Jan 2026Current
Current main file
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6.10.429 Oct 2023
Last version for 1.5.6 (Old files)
Common problems
Does anything change if I install it by itself?
No. It's a framework: it needs content packs that add the textures.
Do I lose anything if I uninstall it?
No. According to the author, when you remove the framework or the packs, everything goes back to its original texture.
Is it available in Spanish?
There are two Spanish translations published separately on Nexus (Vem Tabook and Sora GodFallen).
Mods that need Alternative Textures
If you're installing any of these, you need this one first.
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