1.17 - Fullbright

Search for the line that says gamma:1.0 (or gamma:0.0 ).

Change the value to something high, like gamma:100.0 or gamma:1000.0 . Fullbright 1.17

This is the quickest way to see in the dark without downloading external files. It works by pushing the game's internal brightness settings past their normal limits. Close Minecraft. Search for the line that says gamma:1

Download the .zip file, open Minecraft, go to Options > Resource Packs > Open Pack Folder , and drag the file in. Activate it in the game menu. 3. Using Mods (Fabric/Forge) It works by pushing the game's internal brightness

If you don't want to mess with text files, you can use a "Fullbright" texture pack. These are popular because they don't require Fabric or Forge to run.

For more control, such as a toggle key to turn brightness on and off, use a dedicated mod.

To get in Minecraft 1.17 , you essentially have three paths: editing your game files (no mods required), using a resource pack, or installing a dedicated mod. 1. The "No-Mod" Method (Gamma Editing)