# Optimizing the game

There are lots of ways to optimize your Java Edition experience if it's being slow for you; or your device is just bad in general. From mods like OptiFine to more complex stuff like JVM arguments, we'll cover all of them here.

# OptiFine

OptiFine, previously known as Optimine and OptiFog; is a Minecraft modification created by sp614x, Insecs, Payton147 and lacuravivid in which the development began on December 22, 2010; was a modification originally created about pushing the fog away but also other features; like FPS Boost, Occlussion Culling, Hidden Geometry removal, Texture Mipmaping and Chunk Loading optimizations in the first development/beta versions of Minecraft

# Getting (and installing) OptiFine

In Amethyst, create a new profile.

Then Click on Create Optfine Profile.

And pick your version of choice. After picking one, it's download will begin. Wait a moment and you'll be ready to use Optifine!

# Get the most of your device

A github issue has been raised which consists of the ways to get the highest fps possible. Click Here (opens new window)