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MacCam vs VHS Filter

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MacCam compared with VHS Filter
DetailMacCam logo MacCamVHS Filter logo VHS Filter
What it doesThe camera app for Mac with Photo Booth effects, Portrait, Studio Light and Edge Light Add retro VHS effect to photos and videos online for free
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Pricing modelFree Free
PricingFree lifetime access for the first 100,000 users Free for photos up to 1600 pixels and videos up to 1280 pixels. 1080p export planned as a paid option.
Key features
  • Saves photos and videos directly into Apple Photos library
  • Use Mac camera, iPhone Continuity Camera, or USB webcam
  • 49 Photo Booth effects including thermal, X-ray, and backdrops
  • Portrait background blur with adjustable intensity
  • Studio Light and Edge Light effects
  • Photographic Styles to adjust tone, warmth, tint and colour
  • Teleprompter for video recording
  • Knock to Capture with microphone knocking detection
  • Automatic daily updates with one-click installation
  • Self-timer and screen flash features
  • 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
  • Completely free with lifetime Pro license for first 100,000 users
  • Photos saved directly to Apple Photos with automatic iCloud sync
  • Native implementation of all 49 Photo Booth effects in real time
  • Apple's professional effects integrated: Portrait, Studio Light, Edge Light
  • No account required, no photo tracking
  • 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)3 no change since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)62
Citation Flow (Majestic)2225
Referring domains (Majestic)1618

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