How to add a CRT monitor effect to an image?

Select your file, then adjust scanlines, RGB separation, curvature, vignette, noise, contrast, saturation, and glow before exporting.

Can I make the CRT effect subtle?

Yes. Lower the scanline, noise, curvature, and RGB separation settings for a light retro texture instead of heavy distortion.

What file formats can I export?

You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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What you can expect

Apply an authentic retro CRT screen effect to any image with adjustable scanlines, RGB color separation, screen curvature, vignette, noise, saturation, contrast, and glow. This BrushCue CRT tool recreates the look of vintage televisions, arcade monitors, VHS displays, and old computer screens while keeping the effect fully customizable for subtle analog texture or intense retro distortion.

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Frequently asked questions

How to add a CRT monitor effect to an image?: Select your file, then adjust scanlines, RGB separation, curvature, vignette, noise, contrast, saturation, and glow before exporting.
What does the CRT Monitor Filter create?: It recreates the look of vintage televisions, arcade monitors, VHS displays, and old computer screens with customizable analog screen artifacts.
Can I make the CRT effect subtle?: Yes. Lower the scanline, noise, curvature, and RGB separation settings for a light retro texture instead of heavy distortion.
What file formats can I export?: You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.
Is this tool free to use?: Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

For developers

Use CRT Monitor Filter from Python

Open the Jupyter notebook example to see how to run this tool from the BrushCue Python API, inspect the processing steps, and adapt the workflow for scripts or batch image jobs.

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