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- Private: files never leave your device
- Free, no sign-up
- Fast, works offline once loaded
How to use CRT Effect
- Drop your picture into the box.
- Set scanlines, color split, noise and the screen vignette.
- Download the picture, or all of them as a ZIP.
About this tool
Recreate the look of a vintage television or arcade monitor with scanlines, RGB color separation, static noise and a darkened screen edge. Great for retro game art, vaporwave edits and thumbnails.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a CRT effect?
Drop the image in and raise scanlines and color split.
What is the RGB split?
It shifts the red and blue channels slightly to imitate poor CRT convergence.
Can I use it on videos?
This tool works on pictures. Export a frame from your video first.
Is CRT Effect really free?
Yes. You can use CRT Effect as often as you like with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. CRT Effect runs entirely in your web browser, so your files stay on your own device and are never sent to DEWANARO or anyone else.