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VHS-Engine
Apply VHS-style tape effects to JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF images with this free online filter.
About VHS-Engine
VHS-Engine is a free browser-based tool for applying VHS-style tape effects to images. Users drop in a JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF file, adjust sliders for chroma bleed, scanlines, noise, glitch lines, warp, color bleed, vignette and tape age, then download the result. A randomize button generates a new combination of settings, and a new-image button resets the workspace.
No signup or payment is required, and the site states that photos never leave the device and that no upload is needed. The page also includes an optional "buy me a coffee" donation link to an external service.
Key features
- Applies VHS tape effects to JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF images
- Sliders for scanlines, noise, glitch lines, warp and tape age
- Chroma bleed, color bleed and vignette controls
- Randomize button generates a different effect combination
- Download the finished image from the browser
- No signup required; site states images are not uploaded
Best for: People who want a retro 90s tape look on a single photo without installing software or creating an account.
Good for
- Free to use with no signup or account
- Site states images stay on the device and no upload is needed
- Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF input
Watch out for
- Web browser only; no desktop or mobile app is listed
- No batch or multi-image processing is described
VHS-Engine at a glance
- Website
- vhs-engine.netlify.app
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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VHS-Engine FAQ
Does it cost anything or require an account?
No. The site describes the tool as free, with no signup and no cost, and offers an optional donation link.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
The site states that photos never leave the device and that no upload is needed, since the effects are applied in the browser.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF.
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