CRT-Monitor Shader

Name: CRT-Monitor Shader
Author: Bartus131313

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A shader that simulates retro CRT monitors with curved distortion, scanlines, flicker, and glow. Perfect for terminals, arcades, and sci-fi builds in Minecraft.

by Bartus131313

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CRT-Monitor Shader

Add a touch of vintage tech to your Minecraft world with the CRT-Monitor Shader – a visual enhancement designed to replicate the look and feel of classic CRT displays.

Featuring:

Curved screen distortion for that authentic old-school display vibe
Scanlines and subtle flicker, just like vintage TVs and monitors
Phosphor glow that brings retro screens to life
Perfect for labs, terminals, arcades, and sci-fi builds

Whether you're recreating a retro computer lab or building a high-tech base with analog flavor, this shader brings your screens to life with a nostalgic, immersive touch.

Compatibility

OptiFine: Fully compatible with all OptiFine shader versions (MC 1.7.10 → latest).
Iris: Fully compatible with Iris/Sodium on Minecraft 1.16.5 and newer.
Uses GLSL 1.20, so it works on all systems supported by OptiFine and Iris.

CRT-Monitor v1.0.3

MC 1.17.1, 1.21, 1.18.1, 1.16.5, 1.19.3, 1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.21.8, 1.17, 1.20.5, 1.21.5, 1.18, 1.21.4, 1.20.1, 1.20, OptiFine, 1.20.6, 1.21.1, 1.21.6, 1.21.3, 1.21.7, 1.19.1

Release 2025-11-30 Get

CRT-Monitor v1.0.2

MC 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, OptiFine, 1.21.1, 1.21.3, 1.21.2

Release 2025-04-22 Get

CRT-Monitor v1.0.1

MC 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, OptiFine, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21.2

Release 2025-04-20 Get

CRT-Monitor v1.0.0

MC 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, OptiFine, 1.21.3, 1.21.1, 1.21.2

Release 2025-04-19 Get

Requirements & install

How to use this shader in Minecraft

Shader loader: OptiFine
Minecraft: 1.21.1 – 1.21.8
Install folder: .minecraft/shaderpacks

Install with OptiFine

Install OptiFine for your Minecraft version (optifine.net) and start it once.
Download the shader pack .zip (do not extract it).
Put the .zip into .minecraft/shaderpacks.
In game open Options → Video Settings → Shaders and select the pack.

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Latest Release

Version

1.17.1, 1.21, 1.18.1, 1.16.5, 1.19.3, 1.20.2, 1.19.4, 1.21.8, 1.17, 1.20.5, 1.21.5, 1.18, 1.21.4, 1.20.1, 1.20, OptiFine, 1.20.6, 1.21.1, 1.21.6, 1.21.3, 1.21.7, 1.19.1

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Details

Loaders

OptiFine

Minecraft Versions

MC 1.21.8 MC 1.21.7 MC 1.21.6 MC 1.21.5 MC 1.21.4 MC 1.21.3 MC 1.21.2 MC 1.21.1

CRT-Monitor Shader