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VHS, glitch, duotone and film effects — in one click
Pick a look and it plays in the preview straight away — retro VHS lines, glitchy slices, bold duotones or warm film grain.
Free account required · No credit card
How it works
Three steps, a couple of minutes
Drop in a video or photo
Any clip or picture from your device.
Pick an effect
VHS, glitch, duotone, noir pop, film, vignette, pixelate or mirror — and fine-tune it.
Export
The effect renders into your MP4 exactly as you see it.
Why it works
Why use CutLuma for this
Eight looks
From subtle (vignette, film) to loud (glitch, noir pop).
Duotone in your colours
Eight ready pairs or your own shadow and highlight colours.
Stack with colour tools
Combine with filters, brightness, contrast and saturation.
FAQ
Questions? Answers.
Is it free?
Yes, with a free account.
Do effects work on photos too?
Yes — every effect works on photos and videos.
Will the export look the same?
Yes. Effects are drawn the same way in the preview and the export.
VHS, glitch, duotone and film effects — in one click
Free account required · No credit card
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