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minecraft CRT

A simple customizable CRT shader with a sprinkle of analog horror.

ShadersFree1.18 – 26.x
by meerkatx · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

minecraft CRT is a shader pack made by meerkatx. A simple customizable CRT shader with a sprinkle of analog horror.

It supports Minecraft 1.18 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 13,829 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on May 4, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.18

Release history

minecraft CRT has had 2 releases on Modrinth since Mar 6, 2026. 2 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 1.1.0, released on May 4, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 1.18.2 – 26.2. It runs on Iris and Optifine. The download is 8 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.1.0May 4, 20261.18.2 – 26.2Release
1.0.0Mar 6, 20261.18.2 – 26.1.2Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

mCRT

mCRT is a simple highly customizable analog horror shader primarily designed to emulate CRT monitors.


Features

\- Customizable pixel size\
\- Various colorful overlays\
\- Fully adjustable fog\
\- Customizable scan flicker\
\- Variable screen static\
\- Chromatic aberration

Note: this shader can create a rather intense Moiré pattern, so you might need to play around with the pixel size setting for a more desired effect.



This shader is an adaptation (and expansion) of Xor's wonderful CRT shader for GameMaker, which can be found here.

Written by meerkatx. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install minecraft CRT

  1. Install Iris (with Sodium) or OptiFine for your Minecraft version: shaders need one of them.

  2. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  3. In Minecraft, open Options, then Video Settings, then Shader Packs, and click Open Shader Pack Folder.

  4. Drop the .zip file into that folder, pick minecraft CRT in the list and click Done.

  5. Shaders are heavy on the graphics card. If the game gets slow, pick a lower profile in the shader settings.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft shaders

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
Free to use
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does minecraft CRT work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. minecraft CRT supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18.

Is minecraft CRT free?

Yes. minecraft CRT is free to download from Modrinth.

Is minecraft CRT still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to minecraft CRT?

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