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Show HN: VHS Camera – Run your camera or videos through a simulated VHS signal

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In short

The tool uses the ntsc-rs engine to recalculate frames individually, authentically replicating analogue encoding traits like color bleed, tracking noise, and soft details instead of relying on basic filters. Users can upload existing media files to preview adjustments in real time, with performance toggles available to accommodate less powerful mobile hardware. An optional audio toggle introduces characteristics such as tape hiss, audio wobble, and muffled frequencies to match the retro imagery. Exported projects retain their original audio tracks and save locally as MP4, WebM, or JPG files.

Key points

  • Creators can convert existing files or capture live retro footage directly through mobile…: Creators can convert existing files or capture live retro footage directly through mobile and desktop web browsers without an account.
  • Adjustable performance settings let users balance processing detail with frame rates when…: Adjustable performance settings let users balance processing detail with frame rates when using hardware with limited computing capabilities.
  • The system supports uploads of MP4, MOV, and WebM files and exports processed results as…: The system supports uploads of MP4, MOV, and WebM files and exports processed results as JPG images, MP4s, or WebMs.

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or drop a video file here

The video stays on your device: nothing is uploaded to a server.

Shoot video and photos as if on an old VHS camcorder, or give a video you already have the VHS look. Everything is processed on your device; nothing is uploaded to a server.

VHS Camera is a free VHS filter for your camera: shoot video and photos that look as if they came off an old camcorder tape, with colour bleed, tape noise and a date stamp. It runs in the browser, so there is no app to install.

Already have a clip? Tap UPLOAD A VIDEO on the start screen, or UPLOAD VIDEO in the camera, and pick a video from your phone or computer. It plays with the VHS effect right away, so you can try the tapes, the quality, the date stamp and the sound while you watch. Then save the whole video as an MP4 with its original sound. You don’t need a camera for this, and the video is processed on your device, never uploaded to a…

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