The editor above draws the tape look live in your browser: softened color with bleed around saturated edges, fine scanlines, scattered tape snow, a rolling tracking band and camcorder-style PLAY and timestamp text. Nothing renders on a server, so changes show up the moment you move a slider and your file never leaves your device.
Start from a preset that matches the mood. 1980s Camcorder suits family memories and portraits, Subtle NTSC keeps faces and text readable, Found Footage adds a copy-of-a-copy softness, and Damaged Tape pushes tracking errors and dropouts for horror or broken-signal edits.
Video to VHS effect online
Upload a clip. MP4 and WebM files that play in your browser work best.
Pick a look and tune it. Watch the clip play with the effect and drag the before-and-after handle to check the subject.
Export. The clip records in real time and saves as MP4 or WebM, depending on what your browser can encode.
Working mainly with video files? The VHS video filter page is set up for clips first. For a fuller explanation of tape texture and example looks, visit the vhs filter homepage.
VHS Effect Online FAQ
How do I apply a VHS effect online?
Upload a photo or short clip, pick a tape preset, then adjust noise, scanlines, tracking lines and color bleed while you compare the original and the effect side by side. Everything runs in your browser, so there is no render queue.
Can I turn a video to a VHS effect online?
Yes. Upload an MP4 or WebM clip, choose a look and export. The editor records the processed clip in real time and saves it as MP4 or WebM, depending on your browser. For a page focused on video files, use the VHS video filter.
Is the VHS effect online free?
Yes. There is no watermark and no export limit. Photos export as PNG up to 1600 pixels wide and videos up to 1280 pixels wide.
Do my files leave my device?
No. Preview and export run locally in your browser. Your photos and videos are not uploaded to a server.
