What VHS does

Transform your photograph into a paused frame from a home VHS tape recorded in 1994, complete with nostalgic effects like scanlines, color bleed, and a classic VHS timestamp overlay.

VHS is listed under Photo Effects. It returns a finished still image on this page. Upload Your Photo.

Use it when you want a new treatment of a photo you already have, without reshooting the scene. The preview above is an example of the finished look, not a photo of your file.

How to use VHS

1. Open VHS and watch the preview so you know the framing you are aiming for.
2. Upload Your Photo. Keep the subject large, sharp, and close to the framing in the preview.
3. Press Generate. Stay on this page; the image appears in the player when it is ready.
4. Open the image, then save it if you want to post it or send it on.

What you get

VHS ends as a still image you can open on this page. Your upload supplies the subject. The effect supplies the styling described above.

Tips for a better VHS

• Use the clearest file you have. Soft focus, tiny subjects, and heavy filters give the effect less to work with.
• Match the preview: if the sample is a close-up, crop in; if it is a wide scene, keep the surroundings.
• Compare your file with the preview on this page before you generate. VHS follows that framing and that mood.

Questions about VHS

What does VHS do?

Transform your photograph into a paused frame from a home VHS tape recorded in 1994, complete with nostalgic effects like scanlines, color bleed, and a classic VHS timestamp overlay.

What do I need for VHS?

Upload Your Photo.

Is VHS a photo or a video?

VHS gives you a still image. You can open it on this page after it finishes.

Where should I use VHS?

Use it when you want a new treatment of a photo you already have, without reshooting the scene.