ShaderGlass Windows guides

Learn how to set up ShaderGlass, choose shader presets and fix common capture issues.

CRT curvature, scanlines, phosphor effects, and retro monitor simulation.

Check Windows versions, DirectX 11, and getting started.

Learn about included shader categories and browsing effects.

Use ShaderGlass over supported windows and games.

Preview retro graphics with shader filtering and aspect-ratio tools.

Fix black screens, missing capture, or unwanted window borders.

Shader installation and settings

Import .slang and .slangp Shaders in ShaderGlass — How ShaderGlass handles external RetroArch .slang and .slangp files on Windows.
Save and Load ShaderGlass Profiles on Windows — Keep repeatable ShaderGlass settings for different applications and visual effects.
Find Filters with ShaderGlass Shader Search — Navigate the large built-in RetroArch shader collection by intended visual effect.
ShaderGlass Portable ZIP for Windows: What to Know — Understand the ZIP distribution, extraction and launch considerations for ShaderGlass.

Capture ShaderGlass in OBS Studio with Game Capture — Set up OBS capture of ShaderGlass effects instead of only capturing the underlying window.
ShaderGlass Desktop Glass Mode Explained — Understand Windows desktop capture, supported versions and overlay limitations.
ShaderGlass Yellow Capture Border on Windows — Why a yellow capture border may appear and how Windows version affects its behavior.
Apply ShaderGlass Effects to Webcam or Capture Card — Use USB video input as a ShaderGlass source for visual processing.
Set a 4:3 Aspect Ratio in ShaderGlass — Avoid stretched retro graphics and understand sidebars and display proportions.

CRT Curvature in ShaderGlass: Setup and Trade-offs — Understand retro curved-screen effects and when they crop or distort image edges.
CRT Scanlines and Shadow Masks in ShaderGlass — Tune scanline strength, shadow mask appearance and brightness for retro games.
VHS and Analog TV Filters in ShaderGlass — Recreate analog video texture using ShaderGlass filters on Windows.
Handheld Screen Simulation with ShaderGlass — Explore retro handheld color, grid and LCD-style shaders on Windows.

Use ShaderGlass with DOSBox for DOS CRT Effects — Apply retro monitor shaders over DOSBox without changing DOS game files.
Use ShaderGlass with ScummVM Adventure Games — Add display filters to classic point-and-click games running in ScummVM.
Preview Aseprite Pixel Art with ShaderGlass — Simulate retro displays while checking pixel-art colors and proportions.

ShaderGlass DirectX 11 GPU Requirements — How to check GPU compatibility before trying ShaderGlass shaders on Windows.
Improve ShaderGlass Performance and FPS — Reduce shader lag and GPU load on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Fix a Black Screen in ShaderGlass — Diagnose blank output, unsupported source capture and missing shader dependencies.
ShaderGlass Windowed vs Borderless Capture Modes — Choose an overlay arrangement that supports stable capture of retro applications.