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$ 0Non-commercial use. Explore the core toolkit to test ideas and share quick drafts.
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- Export up to 1080p
- Export up to 5s video
- Core effects library
- Basic preset controls
- Figma plugin
NTSC Effect
Apply NTSC to images and videos online
Apply a realistic NTSC analog video effect to your images and videos. Recreate the look of old TVs, VHS tapes, and vintage broadcast footage directly in your browser.
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Ideas for using the effect
VHS nostalgia
Simulate classic VHS tape artifacts with noise, scanlines, and unstable colors.
Analog broadcast look
Recreate NTSC television signal imperfections used in old broadcasts and recordings.
Retro video aesthetics
Add authentic analog distortion to music videos, intros, or experimental visuals.
Sci-fi and surveillance
Create lo-fi surveillance footage and retro sci-fi screen effects with signal noise and bleed.
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Pro
$ 12 /monthCommercial license with full features. High-resolution exports, longer clips, and work without watermarks.
- No watermarks
- Commercial license
- Dynamic effects export
- 4k resolution export
- 120s video export
- Save and share up to 10 custom presets
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$ 20 /monthKeyframes, longer video exports and unlimited presets.
- Animate effects with keyframes
- Up to 5 minutes video export
- Unlimited custom presets
- Keyframe timeline controls
- Reusable animation settings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NTSC effect?
NTSC simulates the characteristics of analog NTSC video signals, including color bleed, scanlines, noise, and signal distortion.
Is this the same as a VHS filter?
NTSC is more accurate than a generic VHS filter. It emulates the actual analog signal behavior used in old TVs and tape recordings.
Can I use NTSC on videos?
Yes. NTSC works on both images and videos, making it ideal for retro motion graphics and footage.
What kind of artifacts does NTSC add?
The effect includes scanlines, chroma bleeding, analog noise, color instability, and subtle signal warping.
Can NTSC be combined with other effects?
Absolutely. NTSC pairs especially well with noise, glitch, bloom, and contrast effects for a full retro pipeline.