retroview is a free, open-source Minecraft shader pack that wraps your world in a nostalgic retro filter — complete with pixelation, scanlines, ordered dithering, and a CRT-style vignette. It runs through Iris and works with any Minecraft version from 1.16.5 through the latest releases.Documentation Index
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Introduction
Learn what retroview is and what visual effects it applies to your Minecraft world.
Installation
Download and install retroview via Iris in a few simple steps.
Shader options
Tune pixelation, scanlines, dithering, and vignette to get your perfect retro look.
Compatibility
Check which Minecraft versions, mods, and resource packs work with retroview.
What retroview does
retroview applies a stack of post-processing effects directly to Minecraft’s rendered output:- Pixelation — snaps the image to a coarser grid, giving that classic low-resolution console feel
- Ordered dithering — uses a 4×4 Bayer matrix to reduce colors while preserving smooth gradients
- Scanlines — alternating rows are dimmed slightly to mimic a CRT display
- Vignette — screen edges darken toward the corners for a cinematic retro look
- Color bleed — a subtle chromatic shift simulates phosphor glow on old monitors
- Atmospheric fog — distance-based fog blends with the sky color for added depth
Install Iris
Download Iris Shaders for your Minecraft version and install it like any other mod.
Download retroview
Grab the latest
.zip from Modrinth or CurseForge.Load the shader
In Minecraft, go to Options → Video Settings → Shader Packs, then select the retroview
.zip file.