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Just Look! vs VHS Filter

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Just Look! compared with VHS Filter
DetailJust Look! logo Just Look!VHS Filter logo VHS Filter
What it doesFast, keyboard-driven image viewer and photo culling app for Mac Add retro VHS effect to photos and videos online for free
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree download with core features. Just Look! Pro: $1.99/month, $9.99/year, or $19.99 lifetime (US prices). Pro includes 30-day free trial. Free for photos up to 1600 pixels and videos up to 1280 pixels. 1080p export planned as a paid option.
Key features
  • Compare Grid: view 2 to 6 photos side by side in one window
  • Overlay compare with Option key to fine-align two shots
  • Star ratings and Finder color tags written to files
  • Crop and straighten images without leaving review
  • Batch cleanup to delete images by rating or reject flag
  • Metal-accelerated rendering for fast and smooth navigation
  • Gallery view to scan hundreds of photos at a glance
  • 16 preset tape looks
  • VHS noise and grain control
  • Scanlines adjustment
  • Tracking lines and tape defects
  • Color bleed and chroma shift
  • Line jitter for timing instability
  • Tone, color and sepia controls
  • Camcorder overlays like REC and date stamps
  • Browser-side processing with no upload
  • Export as PNG or MP4/WebM video
What makes it different
  • No import step or catalog required - open folders directly
  • Keyboard-first workflow for fast culling without mouse
  • Support for RAW formats from major camera brands
  • Works on network drives and NAS with smart preloading
  • Browser-side processing keeps files on your device
  • No account or software installation required
  • Authentic VHS simulation with chroma delay and tracking defects
  • No watermarks on exports
  • VHS overlay PNG generator for use in other editors
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)1225
Referring domains (Majestic)118

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