Apply TV to images and videos online
Apply authentic TV effect with CRT scan lines, RGB distortion, and analog noise to images and videos. Recreate the look of old cathode ray tube monitors and retro television screens instantly online. Also known as: CRT effect, old monitor filter, retro screen effect
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Ideas for using the effect
Music videos & visual art
Add vintage TV distortion for retro music videos, lo-fi visuals, and experimental video art — the classic VHS/CRT aesthetic.
Retro gaming & streaming
Simulate old CRT gaming monitors and arcade screens for retro game footage, Twitch overlays, and gaming content.
Film & video production
Create authentic retro TV footage for films, documentaries, and projects set in the 1980s–90s analog era.
Social media & content creation
Apply TV effect to TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube videos for nostalgic, eye-catching vintage visuals.
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Use TV in Photoshop, Figma or on your desktop
One account, the same effect everywhere.
In Photoshop
Apply it to a layer in Photoshop 2022 and later, on macOS or Windows. The plugin renders on your own GPU and hands the result back as pixels on a new layer.
get the Photoshop plugin →In Figma
Run it on images and frames without leaving the canvas. The Figma plugin is this same editor, pointed at whatever you have selected.
get the Figma plugin →On desktop
Install the macOS or Windows app when you want a window of its own, with your account and your presets already there.
download the desktop app →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TV effect?
TV effect simulates the look of old cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors and televisions by adding scan lines, pixel grids, RGB color distortion, analog noise, and screen curvature — recreating authentic retro screen visuals.
Is this the same as VHS effect?
What does the TV effect include?
This preset combines CRT screen distortion, RGB channel shifting, analog video noise, pixel grid simulation, motion blur, color grading, and texture displacement for authentic retro TV screen visuals.
Can I use this on videos?
Yes. The TV effect works on both images and videos, creating authentic-looking retro footage with motion artifacts and scan line animation.
What era does this simulate?
The TV effect recreates the look of 1980s–1990s CRT televisions and monitors — the analog video era before LCD and digital displays.
Is this similar to After Effects TV effect?
Yes. This creates the same vintage TV look as plugins and presets in Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and CapCut — but runs directly in your browser.
Can I build this look with individual effects?
Yes — start with CRT Screen for scanlines and glow, add RGB Shift for color fringing, and layer NTSC or VHS for signal artifacts. The TV preset combines these into a single tuned result.
Can I adjust the intensity?
Yes. You can modify individual layers like scan line density, RGB distortion strength, noise levels, and screen curvature to customize the TV effect.
Can I use the TV effect in Photoshop?
Yes. The Photoshop plugin applies the TV preset to a layer in Photoshop 2024 and later. A video layer returns a single frame, so moving footage belongs in the browser or the desktop app.