retroview is a free, open-source Minecraft shader pack licensed under GPL-3.0 that wraps your world in a stack of post-processing effects — pixelation, ordered dithering, scanlines, a CRT-style vignette, color bleed, and atmospheric fog — without adding any blocks, mods, or gameplay changes. It runs through Iris Shaders and works on Minecraft 1.16.5 through the latest releases. Available on Modrinth and CurseForge.Documentation Index
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What retroview does
retroview applies a layered set of post-processing effects to Minecraft’s rendered output. Each effect is independently tunable through Iris’s built-in shader options panel.| Effect | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pixelation | Snaps the image to a coarser grid for a classic low-resolution console look |
| Ordered dithering | Uses a 4×4 Bayer matrix to reduce colors while preserving smooth gradients |
| Scanlines | Dims alternating rows to mimic a CRT display |
| Vignette | Darkens screen edges toward the corners for a cinematic retro feel |
| Color bleed | Applies a subtle chromatic offset that simulates phosphor glow on old monitors |
| Atmospheric fog | Blends distant geometry with the sky color for added depth |
All effects are applied as screen-space post-processing. retroview does not modify world generation, block behavior, or any gameplay mechanics.
Who retroview is for
retroview suits anyone who wants a nostalgic visual twist on Minecraft without heavy performance costs:- Players who want a classic retro or console-era aesthetic
- Content creators shooting retro-style screenshots or videos
- Survival and creative builders who want a unique visual identity for their worlds
- Anyone who wants a simple, no-fuss shader that works on lower-end hardware
Key shader options
retroview exposes five options through Iris’s shader options panel. These are the defaults as defined incomposite.fsh:
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
retroPixelScale | 5.0 | Pixelation grid size — lower values produce a coarser, more pixelated image |
retroLevels | 31.0 | Number of color levels — lower values reduce the palette for a more retro look |
retroScanStrength | 0.08 | Scanline darkness — higher values make the CRT lines more pronounced |
retroVignetteStrength | 0.25 | Vignette intensity — controls how dark the screen edges become |
retroDitherStrength | 1.0 | Dither amount — scales the Bayer dither offset applied during color quantization |
Next steps
Installation
Install Fabric, Iris, and retroview in a few simple steps.
Quickstart
Get the shader running and dialed in for a great retro look right away.