Modding:Using XNB mods

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XNB mods are an older type of mod and are no longer recommended. SMAPI cannot validate them for compatibility. Use XNB mods at your own risk.

An XNB mod replaces some of your game's .xnb files to change the game in some way.

FAQs

What are XNB mods?

XNB mods work by replacing your game's data files (which have a .xnb extension). For example, let's say you want to change Abigail's portraits; you can replace Content/Portraits/Abigail.xnb with a modded version to do it. (See editing XNB files for more info on the XNB format.)

Why are they discouraged?

XNB mods have a lot of limitations, often conflict with each other, usually break when the game updates, are hard to install and remove, etc.

Consider only using SMAPI mods and content packs. These have several benefits over XNB mods:

feature	XNB mods	SMAPI mods	SMAPI content packs
ease of installation	✘ different for every mod	✓ drop into Mods
ease of uninstallation	✘ manually restore original files	✓ remove from Mods
update checks	✘ none	✓ automatic alert in SMAPI console
compatibility checks	✘ none	✓ incompatible mods are disabled before they cause problem ✓ compatibility list is regularly updated with updates and workarounds
mod compatibility	✘ each file can only be replaced once	✓ almost universal	✓ high
translation support	✘ difficult to translate	✓ built-in translation API	(depends on the content pack)
game compatibility	✘ broken by most game updates	✓ SMAPI automatically rewrites many mods for compatibility ✓ open-source mods are updated quickly

Do they work on Linux, Mac, Windows, or consoles?

XNB mods work equally on Linux, Mac, and Windows. Consoles aren't supported.

Can they corrupt my save?

Yes, but it's uncommon. Make sure you back up your save files occasionally, and remove any custom content before uninstalling an XNB mod. In most cases, you can fix save corruption by undoing the last save.

Do they disable Steam achievements?

Nope.

Alternatives using Content Patcher

Content Patcher is a SMAPI mod that makes XNB-like changes with all the benefits of SMAPI content packs. Many XNB mods have a Content Patcher equivalent, or have been updated unofficially to use it. Consider using these instead where available.

Modders: when migrating XNB mods, only use Action: Load if you actually need to replace the whole file (e.g. portrait mods). Don't use Action: Load for dialogue mods or to change a small part of a file! Always check the official mod page to see if a conversion has been officially uploaded. This list excludes mods native to Content Patcher.

mod name	original author	Content Patcher equivalent	links
2CUTE FarmCave	taintedwheat	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
15x15 Greenhouse	mmanlapat	unofficial update by ChiiBee (1.0)	# original
A Different Outfit for Shane	AnticAssassin	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
A More Interesting Sam	ssr66	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
A Shane Brown Jacket and Pants	GeminiBird	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Abigail Lewd Dialogue	Entity2004	unofficial update by squitz (1.0)	# original
Abigail Portrait With Subtle Bow and More Accurate Bow Sprites	Androxilogin	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.1)	# original
Alex Reborn Overhaul	Harzelora	unofficial update by macaro0n (1.0)	# original
Ali's Enchanted Garden Buildings	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by acornfaerie (1.0)	# original
Ali's Flower Grass	strawberrymilk95	official update by minervamga (1.0)	# original
Ali's Foraging Farm Map	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by ChiiBee (1.0)	# original
Ali's Lattice Fence	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Ali's Mountain Farm	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Ali's Overgrown Fairy Buildings	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by acornfaerie (1.0)	# original
Ali's Picket Fence	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by Allayna (2.0)	# original
Ali's Secret Forest Map	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by Techonrye (1.0)	# original
Altaria (Pokemon) (horse replacer)	Zhuria	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
AlterOphelie's Character Overhaul	AlterOphelie	unofficial update by Fyn (1.0)	# original
Alternate Fences and Gates	spartangerousia	unofficial update by SuperElement & Allayna (3.0)	# original
Animal Crossing Digspot - Worm Replacement	yuiidragon	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.1)	# original
Artifact Digspot Variations	vvillow	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Baby Deer	swiftfrost	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Badass Sam	Apogirl02	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Bath House Hot Spring	MiniPantsu	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Bathroom After 2nd House Upgrade	DevilBro	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.4.1)	# original
Bearded D'uccle - Chaos's Chicken Breed Replacer	kichigaikikyokagome	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Bearish Harvey	Untamed	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Beds Recolor	Lumisteria	unofficial update by coldazrael (0.1)	# original
Bernese Mountain Dog	Gweniaczek	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Better Artifact Digspots	joyous1ariella	Bouncy Chests by ShneekeyTheLost (1.0)	# original
Better Grass Visibility	mmanlapat	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.1)	# original
Better Horses	SerialDollface	unofficial update by jhunichi (1.0)	# original
Better Pigs & Recolours	Zhuria	unofficial update by twixstix (1.0)	# original
Better Void Chicken	vvillow	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Big Garage	HopeWasHere	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
BigCola's Better Hats	Big Cola	official update by minervamaga (1.0)	# original
Bird Replacments for Babies and Toddlers	Ankokou	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Biped Dinosaur	CaveSalamander	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Black Dog	Wernt0	unofficial update by ColossusX13 (0.1)	# original
Black Fire-Mane Horse	DarkKassanova	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Black-White-Tuxedo Cat Recolors	beachhotdog	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Blonde or Brunette Leah with Blue Shirt	Fabledx	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Blooming trees in spring with flowers	hisameartwork	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Blue Iridium	Willow	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Bregs Goats	Bregodon	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Brown Haired Jas and blonde Vincent Update	forrpa	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Bufflehead Ducks	Esodra	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Cardcaptor Sakura Collection	walpi	unofficial update by Allayna (1.6)	# original
Cardcaptor Sakura Collection (Configureable Hats)	walpi	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Carpenter Family Portrait Overhaul	Harzelora	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Cat Recolor Mod	Rietaflame	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Catcrows	DocSaturn	unofficial update by arkoiris (1.0)	# original
Chaos's Blue Whio Duck	kichigaikikyokagome	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Character Portrait Overhaul	Kamirose	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Chest Digspot (Natural Color)	MissMochi	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Chicken Overhaul	Minakie	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Chickens to Parrots	gizomo	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Child Clothing Rework	earthdeep	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Community Center Bundle Overhauls	7Yrs	unofficial update by Kuriiyo (1.0)	# original
Coordinated Crafting Bars	yifalchunbee	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Custom Farm Buildings (Non-Seasonal)	Billy0815	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Custom Farm Buildings (Seasonal)	billy0815	unofficial update by hatmouse (1.0)	# original
Cute Shirts Mod	tacodevourer	unofficial update by macaro0n (1.0)	# original
Cuter Fatter Cows	IdentityPollution	unofficial update by mellowmallow (1.0)	# original
Daisen Mod - Replacement	saturn	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Dark Red Haired Leah	Satadoros	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Darker Wood and Gold Craftables	Eemie	unofficial update by Fyn (1.0)	# original
Dachshund (Dog Replacer)	DarkKassanova	unofficial update by tera415 (1.0)	# original
Dialogue Expansion - Eilliot (Doki Doki Compatible)	Sabreene	unofficial update by ayahimew (1.0)	# original
Dirty Talking Sam (18+)	Kagurahime	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Diverse Stardew Valley	nonsnufffie & SarahSyna	official update by SarahSyna & Fyn (1.0)	# original
Dizor's Wizard Redraw	Dizor	unofficial update by Pak_RT (1.0)	# original
Dog Reskins Mod	magimatica	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Dog Bandana	JamieDepledge	unofficial update by farmerjack (1.0)	# original
Doki Doki Dialogue - Elliot	Alistairweekend	unofficial update by ayahimew (1.0)	# original
Dratini Shiny and Dratini Cat and Dog Replacement	linasouls9	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
DreamBurrow's Elliott Portrait	DreamBurrow	unofficial update by waftwaffle (1.0)	# original
Early Open Shops v1.2	mmanlapat	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Easy Fishing	mmanlapat	Lazy Fish by ShneekeyTheLost (1.1 or 1.2)	# original
Emily Dialogue Reworked	Scrambled1432	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Emily Reimagined	Chisami	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Emily Sprite and Portrait Overhaul	tolerdesigns	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.0)	# original
Emily Sprite Redux	The Mighty Palm	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Eemie Animal Collection	Eemie	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Eemie Classy Interior	Eemie	unofficial update by Asher404 (1.0)	# original
Eemie Classy New Interior (furniture)	Eemie	unofficial update by acornfaerie (1.0)	# original
Eemie Cute Long Hairstyles	Eemie	unofficial update by jhunichi (1.0)	# original
Eemie Dutch Farm Buildings	Eemie	unofficial update by hatmouse (1.0)	# original
Eemie Iron Stone Cemetery Fence	Eemie	unofficial update by Fyn (1.0)	# original
Eemie Just Another Map Recolour	Eemie	official update by minervamaga (1.1)	# original
Eemie's English Lamp Posts	Eemie	unofficial update by coldazrael, Kuriiyo & Pathoschild (1.0)	# original
Eemie Medieval Modern Buildings	Eemie	unofficial update by jhunichi (1.0)	# original
Eemie New paths	Eemie	unofficial update by Fyn (1.0)	# original
Eemie Seasonal Victorian Buildings	Eemie	unofficial update by hatmouse (1.0)	# original
Eemie Victorian Mailbox	mmanlapat	unofficial update by .lavender. (1.1)	# original
Eemie Wildflowers	Eemie	unofficial update by Seyph (1.0)	# original
Eggplant Horse (Toumato - Obon Horse)	Toumato/kyubey777	unofficial update by hatmouse (1.0)	# original
Enari's Portraits	Enari	unofficial update by Techonrye (1.0)	# original
Enhanced Dialogue Updated (not complete)	joykiller91	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Espeon Cat	CassandraRose	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Everyone Likes Joja Cola	malcheese	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Expanded Access Maps	Allayna	official update by Allayna (16.1)	# original
Expanded Woods	Cylesburk	unofficial update by Techonrye (1.0)	# original
Explorer Timmy Made A Shane	explorer_timmy	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Extended Dialogue for Jodi and Kent	Seismothesaurus	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Farmhouse Basement Mod	MiniPantsu	unofficial update by Moragaine, destroyerofsocks & Oak (2.0)	# original
Farmhouse Extended	QuantumConcious	unofficial update by Allayna (1.7)	# original
Fastoso's Qute Animals	Fastoso	unofficial update by Pak_RT (1.0)	# original
Female Duck	CaveSalamander	unofficial update by twixstix (1.0)	# original
Female Wizard - Sprite and Portrait	CreepyKat	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Feminine Female Farmer	HyperChicken01	unofficial update by tenthousandcats (1.0)	# original
Fix Desert Bus Stop	DevilBro	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.1)	# original
Flower Valley	KAYA/jina2ya	official update by paradigmnomad (2.2)	# original
Flowery Fences	Maromidew	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Flowery Fences Recolored	MixedBabe	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Fluffy Cows	Maromidew	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Fluffy Dogs & Other Alternative Dog Sprites! (Shiba Inu & Pomeranian)	Dawn	unofficial update by twixstix (1.0)	# original
Fruit Trees Reshaped	Chisami	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Furniture Redone	peachitto	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
German Shepard Bundle Mod (No Cursors)	Beroin/deadduch	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
GhostyTea's Cute Hats	GhostyTea	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Glaceon Cat	Halfwheat	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Glitched Burger - Furniture Overhaul	Boneberry	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Gnome Hat's Recolor	Oak	official update by Oak (1.0)	# original
Grass Path for Every Season	MiaEmilia	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Haley/Penny/Leah Expanded Dialogue	KThxBye910	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Haley Reskin	magimatica	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Happier Pig with New Eyes	Develsaa	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Harvey Personality Mod (Dialogue Only)	woosh0	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Hay Silo	Flor3nce2456	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Hill-Top Forest Map	Minnue	unofficial update by ChiiBee (1.0)	# original
Hobbit Hole	LemonEX	unofficial update by Pathoschild (1.0-unofficial.1-pathoschild)	# original
hojichas' Wallpaper and Flooring	hojichas	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
hojichas' Seaside Interior	hojichas	unofficial update by dreamsicl (1.0)	# original
Holsteins (White Cow)	Zhuria	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Hope's Farmer Customization Mods	HopeWasHere	unofficial update by D.Grey (2.0)	# original
(NSFW) Horny Bachelors	Girafarig	unofficial update by ShSammy (1.0.1)	# original
Horse Edits & Recolours	Zhuria	unofficial update by twixstix (1.0)	# original
Horses to Dragons/Pegasi	Aternova	unofficial update by Allayna & brybryj (1.0)	# original
Horse to Mule	magimatica	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Hudson Valley Buildings	oomps62, magimatica and endohare	official update by oomps62 (1.0)	# original
Immersive Marraige - Abagail	robolink	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Improved Shed Mod	wintrparkgrl	unofficial update by ShneekeyTheLost (1.0)	# original
Iridium Ore Galaxy Horse	PecuniamArt	unofficial update by Ches713 (1.1)	# original
Item Overhaul	Boneberry	unofficial update by Allayna & paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
JAC'd Greenhouse Extended	Plutey/Androxilogin	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Jamie's Balanced Greenhouse	JamieMage2005	unofficial update by Shalassa (1.0)	# original
Jodi and Vincent - Sprites and Portraits Remastered Mod	Shadowfire1223	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Jungle Temple	UlithiumDragon	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Junimo Artifact Digspots	Seismothesaurus	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Kawaii Hats	yuikami	unofficial update by coldazrael (0.1)	# original
Kitchen Nook for 1st Farmhouse	Allayna	official update by Allayna (2.6)	# original
Kitty Scarecrow Replacments	jinxiewinxie	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Leafeon Retexture for Cat	ImXTooNinjaxX	unofficial update by Allayna (1.2)	# original
Less Creepy Marnie Sprite	CassandraRose	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Linus With Clothes	Goodledoodoo	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Lolia Fashion Bachelorettes	Royalyspooky	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Longhair Cat Replacement	Korokos	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Lunatic Farm Map	Lunatic	unofficial update by SuperElement & Allayna (1.0)	# original
LTTPBuildingsreplacer	JazzMinK	unofficial update by m2pt5/Emtu (1.0)	# original
Madeline's Recolors	madelinealex	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Magica Trees	ERRORcauser	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Marriage Dialogue Expansion - Eilliot	Sabreene	unofficial update by ayahimew (1.0)	# original
Marriage Dialogue Mod for Haley	shann713	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Marshmallow Unicorn	jigajang	unofficial update by Ches713 (1.0)	# original
Marshmallow Unicorn (Alternative)	summonercat	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Maru Replacer - earlier development version	Thoroughly	unofficial update by Allayna (1.2)	# original
Matching Maru Sprite (Villager Anime Portraits)	CassandraRose	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Matching Slime Hutch	SlushieSlowpoke	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.0-Final)	# original
Medieval Traditional Hats	LemonEX	unofficial update by Mopsy (1.0)	# original
Mew - Cat Replacer	00Strange00	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Mimikyu - Cat Dog Replacer	ChiChain and SihaRakhet	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Mi's and Eemie's Butterflies (1.3)	Mi/Eemie	unofficial update by Oak (1.0)	# original
Mi's Fireplace (1.3)	Mi/Campanulamis	unofficial update by Seyph (1.0)	# original
Mi's Classy Victorian interior set inspired by eemie	Mi/Campanulamis	unofficial update by hwayunhae (1.0)	# original
Monster Valley	Blizzriel	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
More Accurate Dwarf	spacedoggity	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.0)	# original
More Galactic Galaxy Swords	Alliehxxx	unofficial update by Arkanto (1.0)	# original
MunchItValency's Starter Pokemon	MunchItValency	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Mushroom Tree Growth Re-Texture	burtron	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Mushroom Tree Re-Texture	allanbachti	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
MysticTempest's Furniture Mod	MysticTempest	official update by MysticTempest (1.3.0)	# original
MysticTempest's Tea Mod	MysticTempest	official update by MysticTempest (1.0.1)	# original
Nerdy Hot Maru	tolerdesigns	unofficial update by MouseyPounds (1.2)	# original
New and Improved Hairstyles	Chrysanthe	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
New Cow Breeds	Zhuria	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
New Handsome Elliott Portrait and Sprite	sabreene	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
New Portraits Mod aka 微调立绘美化2.0 (Portrait Mod)	???	unofficial update by Pak_RT (1.0)	# original
New Rabbit Sprites and Recolours	Zhuria	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
New Skintones	prettypinktardis	unofficial update by tenthousandcats (1.0)	# original
New Spouse Rooms	abra700	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Nicer Villagers, Flirty Bachelors	Kagurahime	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Nightmare's Additional Weaponry	zcsnightmare	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
No More Bowlegs	Chrysanthe	unofficial update by f4iTh (1.0)	# original
Non-Default Replacement Chickens	Lavapulse	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
NongDarn Mods Portraits	NongDarn	unofficial update by netish (1.0)	# original
Okami Chibiterasu Pet	Dibjib	unofficial update by Heroic Onion (1.0)	# original
Pastel Furniture	BloodyJinxii	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Penny Expanded	Wolvenlight	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Penny Expanded Marriage Dialogue	catacoon	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Penny Relationship (Villager Part Only)	NicolasNSane	unofficial update by flameofthenight (1.0)	# original
Pink Chickens	bubblestormx	unofficial update by acornfaerie (1.0)	# original
Portrait Accurate Alex	iKeychain	unofficial update by Allayna (1.2)	# original
Primitive Artisan Equipment	Ankokou	unofficial update by junali (1.1)	# original
Rabbit's Foot to Usagi Mochi	gelatinveins	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Ragdoll Cat Replacements	peroxidewren	unofficial update by Kuriiyo (1.0)	# original
Realistic Animal Replacements	Crucifigo	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Real Life Horses	Minakie	unofficial update by jhunichi (1.0)	# original
Red Holsteins (Brown Cow)	Zhuria	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Refined Bachelors Portrait Mod	Chrysanthe	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Remove That Damn Rock	Androxilogin	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.1)	# original
Rocky Junimo Hut	Gweniaczek	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Roosters (Blue Chicken Replacement)	Zhuria	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Rue's Creepy Curios and Spooky Aesthetics (Trees Only)	Ruevian	unofficial update by sunnrock (1.0)	# original
Rue's Creepy Curios and Spooky Aesthetics (Fences and Craftables)	Ruevian	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Rusty Trough Fix	Zhuria	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.0)	# original
Sailor Moon Wands	kumarisuchan	unofficial update by Allayna (1.1)	# original
Sam - New Hair and Jacket	ktruong	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Sam's Hair Makeover	Chrysanthe	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.0)	# original
Saturnspace's All Villagers Portraits Mod	Saturnspace	unofficial update by aaronson2012 (1.0.0)	# original
Sebastian - New Hair and Moto Jacket	ktruong	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Sebastian is a Ginger (Complete Edits Only)	melkat7	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Seasonal Foresty Farm Buildings	miizuki1512	unofficial update by hatmouse (1.0)	# original
Seasonal Vanilla Buildings	magimatica	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Seasonal Gold Clock	Endohare	unofficial update by Arkanto (1.1)	# original
Secret of Evermore Prehistoric Dog	Skyhacker	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Shirtless Alex	bluestarkiller	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.0)	# original
Shoe Color Replacement	irowirow	unofficial update by D.Grey, Oak (1.0)	# original
Short Haired Haley	Zoragonn101	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Shorter Haired Sebastian	Chrysanthe	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.0)	# original
Slate Shed Recolor	Asunai	unofficial update by Arkanto (1.0)	# original
Siberian Huskey Dog Replacement	Joules	unofficial update by TimeWandrer (1.0)	# original
Slightly Cuter Character Sprites	Poltergeister	unofficial update by HanFox (1.8)	# original
Slime Animals	Sabishi1985	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Slime Cute Kitty Cat Retexture	hisameartwork	unofficial update by Kuriiyo (1.0)	# original
Skin Colours Tweaked	MissyDiabolic	unofficial update by Isalami (1.0)	# original
Small Farm	HelleboreHel	unofficial update by Allayna (1.2)	# original
Spooky Gothic Furniture	Serpentwined	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Spooky Gothic Kitchen, Bed and Fireplace	Serpentwined	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Spooky Gothic Wallpapers and Floorings	Serpentwined	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Spouse Rooms Redesigned	endermaryn	unofficial update by Fyn (6.0)	# original
Stardew Lottery Letters	Jokerine	unofficial update by brybryj (2.0)	# original
Stardew Shortcuts - Saloon and Hospital Bypass	scrptrx	unofficial update by OkikuMew (1.0)	# original
Stardew Valley Senbby and Sam	Kikii_Saam	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.3)	# original
StardewValley Anime Mods	OhoDavi	unofficial update by coldazrael (0.3)	# original
StardewValley_Girl-byAdarin	AdarinSinner	unofficial update by ZidanReign (1.0)	# original
Starry Sky Interface	Walpi-chan	unofficial update by Rosalie (1.0)	# original
Studio Ghibli Re-Textures (Scarecrows)	Crazy_Leen	unofficial update by MitcheII (1.0)	# original
Suffolk Sheep Recolor	The13thBlackCat	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Swans and Dodos (excludes Aptonoth)	Kitsutsune	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Sweet Greenhouse	Various	unofficial update by Oak (1.0)	# original
Sweet Talking Sam	Kagurahime	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Sweet Talking Sebastian	Kagurahime	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Tan and Green Velociraptor	zcsnightmare	unofficial update by brybryj & Allayna (1.0)	# original
Tego's Less Vibrant Grass and Dirt	Various	unofficial update by Oak (1.0)	# original
Tiny Tree Tappers	kallisto	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.0)	# original
Togepi Cat Replacement	CrimsonY _Alreadytaken on this site apparently_	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Tokiri's Pet Replacements - Cat (Red Panda)	Tokiri	unofficial update by Astartez (1.0)	# original
Tokiri's Pet Replacements - Dog (Fox)	Tokiri	unofficial update by magicalgirl44 (1.0)	# original
Tokiri's Pet Replacements - Horse (Ridable wolf)	Tokiri	unofficial update by magicalgirl44 (1.0)	# original
Tool Icon Replacement	workingorder	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Traditional Japanese Homes	honochan	unofficial update by f4iTh (1.0.0)	# original
White Water Farm	Meevers	unofficial update by Pathoschild (1.1.1-unofficial.1-pathoschild)	# original
WildSpirits Pet Replacements	WildSpirits	unofficial update by Azrax (1.0)	# original
Vintage Menu Interface	Mana	unofficial update by dreamsicl (1.4)	# original
Visual Crossing Sprite Overhaul	k2sync	unofficial update by paradigmnomad (1.0)	# original
Vulpix as Cat (Alolan)	Alola Vulpix Is Life	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Wee Highland Coos	gglacier	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
White Ducks	Merc931	unofficial update by D.Grey (1.0)	# original
Witchy Decorations	ManaKirel	unofficial update by Allayna (1.0)	# original
Witchy-Gothic Buildings	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by acornfaerie (1.0)	# original
Witchy-Gothic Interior	strawberrymilk95	unofficial update by acornfaerie (1.0)	# original
Yellog's Dark Brown and Cream Colored Furniture	Yewon_nam	unofficial update by coldazrael & Kuriiyo (1.0)	# original
Young Doctor	OLothoriaScrolls	unofficial update by coldazrael (1.2)	# original
Yuki's Expanded Greenhouse	YukiTsukihana	unofficial update by staarfruit (1.0)	# original
Yet Another Dog Mod	captain kaltz+/spacesheepcaptain	official update by Marilyst (1.0)	# original
ZeldaLTTPLifestockAnimals	JazzMinK	unofficial update by m2pt5/Emtu (1.0)	# original
Zen Garden Obelisk Replacer	monteso	unofficial update by OkikuMew (0.1)	# original

Using XNB mods

Find mods

If you're looking for mods, the most popular are a good place to start.

You can find mods in a few places:

site	description
Nexus Mods	Most mods are released here. (Registering an account is free, just don't choose a package when you register.)
Chucklefish mods	Some mods are released here (most are also on Nexus).
Stardew Valley forums	Some mods are posted directly in the forums. Some hidden gems are only here, but finding them can be a challenge.

Before you download a mod...

• Does it work with the latest version of the game? XNB mods may be outdated and cause problems. Try checking the mod description or comments. Generally avoid any XNB mod not updated after the last game update.
• Don't download from stardewvalleymods.net. (Mods here are usually outdated, since the site republishes mods without permission for ad revenue.)

Install mods

Installation is different for each mod; check its mod description for details. But in general:

1. Download the XNB mod and unzip it somewhere (not in your game folder!).
2. It should contain some .xnb files.
3. Find your game folder.
4. Replace the existing .xnb files under Content with the ones from the mod. Make sure you replace the correct files! There are different files with the same name (like Content/Data/hats.xnb and Content/Characters/hats.xnb), and replacing the wrong file will cause in-game errors or crashes.

Uninstall mods

Either restore the original files that mod replaced (hope you kept track!), or reset your game files.

Troubleshooting

Reset content files

If you know which mod caused the problem, uninstall it.

If you're not sure, the simplest option is:

1. reset your game files;
2. reinstall each XNB mod one by one;
3. test after each install to make sure it didn't cause problems.

Other issues

See Modding:Player Guide/Troubleshooting for more suggestions.