# 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)