Item frames are a simple recipe in Minecraft. They only require sticks and leather to make. These frames can be used as a trigger to open a secret door, to mark rooms, to hide lights, and to organize your chests. Additionally, you can put maps in an item frame to create a map wall, table, or ceiling. In Minecraft, item frames have a wide range of placement options.
To make at Item Frame, players will need a
, as the recipe takes up all 9 slots. Place a Leather in the center of the crafting grid and then surround it on all sides with Sticks. The end result will be an Item Frame that one can use for their decorating needs.
Where to find an Item Frame in Creative Mode
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.8 – 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) | 1.19.3 | Functional Blocks |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Pocket Edition (PE) | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox 360 | TU35 – TU69 | Decorations |
| Xbox One | CU23 – CU43 | Decorations |
| Xbox One | 1.2.5 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| PS3 | 1.26 – 1.76 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.26 – 1.91 | Decorations |
| PS4 | 1.14.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wii U | Patch 3 – Patch 38 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.04 – 1.11 | Decorations |
| Nintendo Switch | 1.5.0 – 1.19.51 | Items |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Edition | 0.14.1 – 1.1.3 | Decorations |
| Windows 10 Edition | 1.2 – 1.19.51 | Items |
An item frame can be found in the Creative Inventory menu at the following location:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Education Edition | 0.14.2 – 1.0.18 | Decorations |
| Education Edition | 1.0.21 – 1.17.30 | Items |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The item can be found in the menu location specified in the version(s) (we have tested and verified this version number).
- The item’s location in the Creative Inventory menu is indicated by its Creative Menu Location.
Required Materials to make an Item Frame
You can create an item frame in Minecraft using the following materials:
How to craft an Item Frame in Survival Mode
Open your crafting table so that you have the following 3×3 crafting grid:
Add Items to make an Item Frame
You should see a crafting area with a 3×3 crafting grid in the crafting menu. Put 1 leather and 8 sticks in the 3×3 crafting grid to create an item frame.
It’s crucial to arrange the leather and sticks exactly as shown below when creating an item frame. In the first row, there should be 3 sticks. One stick, one leather, and one stick should be placed in each of the three boxes in the second row. In the third row, there should be 3 sticks. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for an item frame.
The item frame will now show up in the box to the right once you have correctly filled the crafting area with the pattern.
Move the Item Frame to Inventory
You must add the new item to your inventory after crafting an item frame.
Congratulations, you have made an item frame in Minecraft!
Item ID and Name
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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:item_frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Item Frame (minecraft:item_frame) | 389 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  PE |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  Xbox One |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  PS4 |
1.14.0 – 1.19.51 |
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  Switch |
1.6.0 – 1.19.51 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  Windows |
1.0 – 1.19.51 |
The Name, ID, and DataValue of an item frame in Minecraft are as follows:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) | MinecraftID | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item Frame (minecraft:frame) | 389 | 0 | 64 |  Education |
1.0 – 1.18.32 |
- The item’s name is described, and the string value used in game commands is (Minecraft ID Name).
- Minecraft ID is the Internal number for the item.
- If more than one type of block exists for the Minecraft ID, the Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. In Minecraft, some items can be stacked up to 64 times, but others can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. Some mods may alter the item’s stack size if you are running one. ).
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- The Minecraft ID and Name are valid for the version(s) listed as Version(s).
Give Command for Item Frame
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Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 13, 1. 14, 1. 15, 1. 16, 1. 17, 1. 18, 1. 19 and 1. 19. 3, the /give command for Item Frame is:
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1. 8, 1. 9, 1. 10, 1. 11 and 1. 12, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft Xbox One 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Give Command in Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft PS4 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 1 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1. 12. 0, 1. 13. 0, 1. 14. 0, 1. 16. 0, 1. 17. 0, 1. 18. 0, 1. 19. 0 and 1. 19. 51, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft Education Edition 1. 0, 1. 4. 0, 1. 7. 0, 1. 9. 0, 1. 12. 0, 1. 12. 60, 1. 14. 31, 1. 17. 30 and 1. 18. 32, the /give command for Item Frame is:
Things to Make with Item Frames
In Minecraft, item frames can be used to create things like:
Things to Do with Item Frames
The following are some things you can do in Minecraft with item frames:
Minecraft Survival: How to Make Item Frame
FAQ
How do you make a custom item frame?
You should see a crafting area with a 3×3 crafting grid in the crafting menu where you can add items to create an item frame. Put 1 leather and 8 sticks in the 3×3 crafting grid to create an item frame.
