Custom Minecraft Totem Generator
Transform any Minecraft player skin into a personalized Totem of Undying. Generate, edit with a pixel editor, and download as a ready-to-use resource pack instantly.
How to Create Your Custom Totem
- Choose Your Source: Enter any Minecraft username to fetch their skin, or upload a custom 64×64 PNG skin file.
- Select Face Region: Use the interactive selector to choose which 8×8 pixel area of the skin becomes the totem's face. Perfect for custom heads or off-center designs.
- Choose Style: Pick between the modern stylized layout or the classic compact format.
- Edit Pixels: Enable editing mode to paint directly on the preview. Change colors, add details, or use the eraser tool.
- Download: Get your custom totem as a PNG or complete resource pack ZIP file ready for Minecraft.
- Share: Generate a compact URL that recreates your totem instantly—perfect for sharing with friends.
Why Use a Custom Totem?
The Totem of Undying is one of Minecraft's most iconic life-saving items. By customizing it with your own skin or character design, you add a personal touch to your gameplay. Whether you want to see your own face, your friend's character, or a custom mascot appear during that clutch save moment, this tool makes it possible in seconds—no Photoshop or texture editing skills required.
Features
- ✓Fetch skins directly from Minecraft usernames
- ✓Upload custom 64×64 PNG skin files
- ✓Interactive face region selector
- ✓Built-in pixel editor with color picker
- ✓Two totem styles: modern and legacy
- ✓Live preview at 256×256 resolution
- ✓Download as PNG or complete resource pack
- ✓Share via compressed URL (saves edits)
- ✓Support for Minecraft 1.19.4 through 1.21.x
- ✓100% client-side (no file uploads)
- ✓Hat/overlay layer toggle
- ✓Undo/reset functionality
Installation Instructions
For Minecraft Java Edition:
- Click "Pack" to download your custom totem resource pack as a ZIP file
- Open Minecraft and navigate to Options → Resource Packs
- Click "Open Pack Folder" to open your resourcepacks directory
- Move the downloaded ZIP file into this folder (don't extract it)
- Return to Minecraft and hover over your pack in the "Available" list
- Click the arrow to move it to "Selected" and click "Done"
- Your custom totem will now appear in-game!
Note: This resource pack only changes the totem texture. It's compatible with most other resource packs and can be combined using our Resource Pack Merger tool if conflicts arise.
Technical Details
The generator intelligently maps specific regions of a Minecraft skin texture onto the totem's 16×16 item texture (totem_of_undying.png). It reads the head, torso, arms, and legs sections, then composites them into a miniature character representation suitable for an item icon.
All processing happens client-side using HTML5 Canvas—your skin data never leaves your browser. The tool supports both classic (64×32) and modern (64×64) skin formats, automatically handling the layout differences. The generated resource pack includes proper pack.mcmeta formatting for compatibility across Minecraft versions 1.19.4 through 1.21.x.
Common Questions
Does this work on Bedrock Edition?
Not currently. This tool generates Java Edition resource packs. Bedrock Edition uses a different pack format that requires additional manifest files and structure.
Can I use this on multiplayer servers?
Yes! Resource packs are client-side only, so you can use your custom totem on any server. Other players will see the default totem unless they also install your pack.
Will this conflict with other resource packs?
Only if another pack also modifies the totem texture. The pack loaded last (higher in the selection list) takes priority. Use our Resource Pack Merger tool to properly combine multiple packs.
How does the share feature work?
Sharing creates a compressed URL token containing only the pixels you changed. When someone opens your link, it fetches the base skin and applies your edits—much smaller than sharing the full image.
Why does my totem look different than expected?
Some custom skins place features in non-standard positions. Use the face selector tool to manually choose the exact 8×8 pixel region you want for the head. The default position is (8,8).
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About the Custom Totem Generator
This tool creates a personalized 16×16 Totem of Undying texture from any Minecraft Java Edition skin. It intelligently samples the head (with customizable face position), torso, arms, and legs, compositing them into a miniature character sprite that replaces the default totem texture.
Choose between two layout styles: New (modern stylized) or Old (compact legacy). Both outputs are fully compatible with Minecraft Java Edition, and you can select your game version to ensure the correct pack_format is used.
Everything processes client-side in your browser—no files are uploaded to our servers. The pixel editor lets you paint directly on the preview, with undo support and color picking. The share feature creates compact URLs by storing only changed pixels, making it perfect for collaboration.
Export Options
- PNG: Download just the 16×16 texture file
- Pack: Download a complete ZIP with proper folder structure and pack.mcmeta
- Share: Generate a compressed URL that recreates your exact totem
Custom totems are a simple way to add personality to your Minecraft experience. They're lightweight, easy to merge with other packs, and add a fun personal touch to that life-saving moment. Perfect for SMPs, content creators, or just showing off your style.