CRT-Monitor Shader
Shaderby Bartus131313
A shader that simulates retro CRT monitors with curved distortion, scanlines, flicker, and glow. Perfect for terminals, arcades, and sci-fi builds in Minecraft.
Type
Shader
CurseForge Downloads
103,347
CurseForge ID
1246944
Last Updated
Sep 5, 2026
Description
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.
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