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TV Effect Effect
Apply TV Effect 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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$ 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 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?
TV effect focuses on the CRT screen and display characteristics (scan lines, phosphor dots, RGB distortion), while VHS effect focuses on magnetic tape degradation. This preset emphasizes the retro monitor/television look.
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 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.