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ShaderGlass overlays GPU shaders on the Windows desktop and Wine, according to its project description.
About ShaderGlass
ShaderGlass is an overlay that applies GPU shaders on top of the Windows desktop and under Wine. It can display effects in a floating transparent window or full-screen, using a built-in RetroArch shader library for CRT simulation, upscaling, and adjustments such as blur and sharpen.
It supports saving and loading profiles, importing external .slangp/.slang shaders, and capture from a USB webcam or capture card source. It requires Windows 10 version 2004 or Windows 11 with a DirectX 11-capable GPU; use on Linux is through Wine/Proton with ScreenCast/PipeWire capture in clone mode only.
Key features
- Applies shaders in floating window or full-screen overlay
- Built-in RetroArch shader library for CRT, upscaling effects
- Imports external .slangp and .slang shader files
- Saves and loads user profiles
- Captures from USB webcam or capture card source
- Supports capture by OBS via Game Capture source
Best for: People using retro emulators or pixel art tools who want shader effects applied over other windows.
Good for
- Includes built-in library of over 1200 RetroArch shaders
- Applies shaders over emulators, video sites, and games
- Released as open source under GNU General Public License v3.0
Watch out for
- Requires Windows 10 version 2004 or Windows 11 and a DirectX 11-capable GPU
- Desktop Glass mode is unavailable on Windows 10 version 1903 and shows a black window on 1903/1909
- Linux use requires Wine/Proton and is limited to clone mode with ScreenCast/PipeWire
ShaderGlass at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ShaderGlass FAQ
What does ShaderGlass require to run?
Windows 10 version 2004 (build 19041) or Windows 11, and a DirectX 11-capable GPU.
Does ShaderGlass work on Linux?
Running under Wine/Proton is supported since version 1.3 using ScreenCast/PipeWire for capture in clone mode only.
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