By default, you're given a basic skin for your character in Minecraft. While you can easily go through an entire save with the "Steve" skin equipped, you might be looking to add some flair to your character. Below, you can see how to change your Minecraft skin and where to download new ones to equip.

Changing your Minecraft Skin

The process of swapping your skin in Minecraft works almost the same as changing your username, which we also covered in a previous guide. However, the process works differently between Java and Bedrock Editions. We'll list the methods to change your skin in both editions below.

Java Edition