Item Frame
Item Frame displays one item on a wall, floor, or ceiling and can output rotation with comparators.
Description
The block has a useful redstone side: a comparator reads the rotation and outputs a signal strength based on the displayed angle. That turns a decorative object into a hidden dial for doors, puzzles, locks, and selection panels. Breaking the mount drops both the frame and its contents, so it remains convenient for temporary layouts.
Java & Bedrock Guide
How to make and use an Item Frame in Minecraft
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Craft the item frame
Place eight sticks around the edges of the 3x3 crafting grid with one leather in the center to craft one item frame.
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Mount it on a surface
Aim at a wall, floor, or ceiling and right-click to attach the item frame to a solid block face.
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Insert an item
Right-click the mounted frame with any item or block in hand to display it inside the item frame.
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Rotate the contents
Right-click a filled item frame again to rotate the item 45 degrees, cycling through eight positions.
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Read rotation with redstone
Place a comparator against the block holding the item frame to output a signal from 1 to 8 based on the item's rotation.
A Glow Item Frame, crafted by combining an item frame with a glow ink sac, displays its item at full brightness even in the dark. Maps placed in an item frame show at full size and tile together into large wall maps.
How to craft this block
Used in crafts
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft an Item Frame?
Place eight sticks around one leather in the 3x3 crafting grid. This makes one item frame in both Java and Bedrock Edition.
How do you rotate an item in an Item Frame?
Right-click a filled item frame to rotate its contents 45 degrees. Repeating cycles through eight rotation states.
Can a comparator read an Item Frame?
Yes. A comparator next to the block holding the frame outputs signal strength 1 to 8 based on the item's rotation, useful for hidden switches.
What is a Glow Item Frame?
A Glow Item Frame is crafted by combining an item frame with a glow ink sac. It displays its item at full brightness even in the dark.
Do item frames drop their item when broken?
Yes. Breaking an item frame drops both the frame and whatever item it was displaying, so nothing is lost.
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