Find free Boeing 737 liveries for MSFS 2020, match each repaint to PMDG, iFly or another base aircraft, and fix missing liveries.
You can download free Boeing 737 liveries for MSFS 2020 from our MSFS civil jet aircraft library. Choose a repaint made for the exact 737 add-on and variant you own, such as the PMDG 737-800 or iFly 737 MAX; liveries are not universal aircraft downloads.
Where should I look for MSFS 2020 Boeing 737 liveries?
Our MSFS civil jet aircraft and repaint library is the main place to find downloadable 737 liveries. Read the complete file description before downloading and check that it identifies your aircraft developer, 737 variant and simulator version.
MSFS 2020 has no stock Boeing 737 that accepts every repaint. The mistake we see most often is installing a livery without first installing the required base aircraft.
- Match the developer or aircraft package, not just the words Boeing 737.
- Check the exact model: 737-600, -700, -800, -900 or a named MAX variant.
- Confirm whether the repaint targets a passenger, freighter or business-jet configuration.
- Do not assume an MSFS 2024 package is backward-compatible with MSFS 2020.
Do Boeing 737 liveries work with every 737 add-on?
No, a Boeing 737 livery only works with the aircraft package and model mapping for which it was created. Two add-ons representing the same real aircraft can use different texture layouts, configuration files and model names.
| Livery label | Required aircraft | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| PMDG 737-800 | PMDG 737-800 for MSFS 2020 | Use our PMDG 737-800 repaint sources and compatibility guidance. |
| iFly 737 MAX | The matching iFly MAX aircraft and subtype | Check the model against our iFly 737 MAX livery matching advice. |
| Freeware or another 737 | The base aircraft named by the uploader | Do not install it for PMDG or iFly unless compatibility is explicitly stated. |
| MSFS 2024 737 | Usually an MSFS 2024 aircraft | Use it in MSFS 2020 only when the description explicitly supports both simulators. |
How do I install a downloaded 737 livery?
Extract the download and use the installation method specified by its readme or file description. Most ordinary packages go into the active Community folder, but aircraft-specific formats may require the developer's livery utility.
- Check the requirement: confirm that the named base aircraft and exact 737 variant are already installed.
- Extract the archive: do not put a ZIP, RAR or 7Z archive directly into
Community. - Identify the package format: copy a ready-made MSFS package folder into
Community. If a PMDG download supplies a.ptprepaint file, import it with the PMDG livery utility instead of dropping the loose file into that folder. - Restart the simulator: select the correct 737 model in the aircraft menu, then choose the new livery.
Our complete MSFS livery installation instructions explain how to locate the active Community folder and handle extracted package folders.
Why is the Boeing 737 livery not appearing?
A missing livery is usually caused by the wrong aircraft variant, an inactive Community folder or an incorrectly extracted archive. Check these points in order:
- Wrong base aircraft: a PMDG repaint will not appear on an iFly or freeware 737, even when the model number looks similar.
- Wrong variant: a 737-800 repaint may not be listed under the -700, -900, freighter or business-jet version.
- Nested package folder:
manifest.jsonandlayout.jsonshould normally be near the top level of the installed package, not buried inside two identically named folders. - Wrong Community folder: multiple MSFS installations or a custom packages location can leave an old Community folder unused.
- Missing aircraft update: an older livery may need an update after the base aircraft changes its model or configuration structure.
- Simulator mismatch: a package built only for MSFS 2024 may not load in MSFS 2020.
Can Xbox users install downloaded 737 liveries?
No, MSFS 2020 on Xbox does not permit manual Community-folder add-ons. Xbox users must obtain compatible liveries or aircraft through content made available inside the simulator's Marketplace; files downloaded from our library are intended for the PC version.