Download Boeing 747 liveries for MSFS 2020, match the correct 747 package, install them on PC and fix liveries missing from the aircraft menu.
Download Boeing 747 liveries for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 from our MSFS civil jet aircraft and livery library. On PC, choose a repaint made for your exact 747 package and variant, extract it, and place its top-level package folder in Community. Xbox users cannot install ordinary downloaded livery files manually.
Where should I look for MSFS 2020 Boeing 747 liveries?
Our civil jet section is the most direct place to find Boeing 747 repaints alongside other MSFS 2020 airliner downloads. Search or browse for terms such as Boeing 747-8, 747-8i and the airline name you want.
Read the complete listing before downloading. Most liveries are repaints only, not flyable aircraft, so they require either the default Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental or the exact third-party 747 product named by the author. Our guidance on matching free airline repaints to add-on aircraft explains the checks to make when a listing names a particular developer or model.
Which Boeing 747 livery version do I need?
The livery must match the aircraft's exterior model, variant and simulator version; an airline name or a generic 747 label is not enough.
| Listing description | Suitable aircraft | Main warning |
|---|---|---|
| Default or Asobo 747-8i | The stock MSFS 2020 Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental | Do not install it for a 747-400, 747-200 or unrelated third-party model. |
| Named developer or product | Only the aircraft package specified by the author | Different 747 products usually use different models, texture maps and package identifiers. |
| 747-400, 747-200 or 747SP | The exact matching variant | These liveries are not interchangeable with the default 747-8i. |
| MSFS 2024 | MSFS 2024 unless compatibility with 2020 is explicitly stated | Do not assume a 2024 package will work in MSFS 2020. |
If you are using the newer simulator, follow our MSFS 2024-specific Boeing 747 livery advice instead.
How do I install a Boeing 747 livery in MSFS 2020?
On PC, extract the download and copy the actual livery package into the active Community folder. The installation location varies between Microsoft Store, Xbox app, Steam and custom package configurations, so use our full MSFS livery installation instructions if you are unsure which Community folder is active.
- Extract the archive. Do not place the ZIP, RAR or other compressed file directly in Community.
- Find the package folder. It normally contains files such as
manifest.jsonandlayout.json. Remove unnecessary outer wrapper folders. - Copy that folder into Community. Keep only one copy of the same livery package installed.
- Restart MSFS 2020. Select the correct Boeing 747, then choose the new paint scheme from its liveries or variants.
Why is my Boeing 747 livery not showing?
A missing livery is usually caused by the wrong folder depth, aircraft package or Community location rather than the paint itself.
- Nested folder: Open the installed folder. If another identically named folder sits inside it before you reach
manifest.json, move the inner package up one level. - Wrong Community folder: Multiple simulator installations can leave old Community folders behind. Confirm the folder used by the active MSFS 2020 packages path.
- Wrong 747 model: A repaint for another developer, the 747-400 or MSFS 2024 will not reliably appear on the default MSFS 2020 747-8i.
- Required aircraft missing: Install or enable the base Boeing 747 package named in the download description.
- Duplicate package: Remove older copies of the same livery. Packages with conflicting identifiers can prevent one version from loading.
- Pink, chequered or blank textures: This normally indicates missing texture files or an incompatible aircraft model. Replace the package with a livery made for your exact 747 rather than trying to rename its folders.
Can I install downloaded 747 liveries on Xbox?
No. The Xbox version of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 has no user-accessible Community folder, so website downloads cannot be copied into it by USB or file manager. Xbox users can use only compatible liveries distributed through the simulator's in-game Marketplace or official content system; ordinary Community packages from our library are for PC.