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Find Filters with ShaderGlass Shader Search

ShaderGlass v1.3 includes shader search functionality to help locate presets in a library containing more than 1,200 effects.

Before you begin

Use Windows 10 version 2004 (build 19041) or Windows 11 and a DirectX 11-capable GPU. Confirm the source window or capture device works without additional post-processing. The exact labels can differ between ShaderGlass versions and operating modes.

Step-by-step workflow

1. Start by defining the effect you need: CRT, VHS, handheld, sharpness or upscale.
2. Open the shader browser and use search or category navigation.
3. Preview candidate shaders with a representative image.
4. Save a profile for the selected effect and note its name for future troubleshooting.

Important details and limitations

Search terms should describe rendering effect rather than a generic game name.

A shader name does not guarantee a particular performance level.

Preset availability may change between application versions.

How to verify the result

Compare the processed scene with the same source shown without ShaderGlass. Watch for clipping, unexpected color changes, black regions and input lag. Keep one parameter fixed at a time while troubleshooting. For version-dependent settings, refer to the developer manual instead of relying on old screenshots.

Questions and answers

Does ShaderGlass offer search for shaders?

Yes. Shader search is listed among the v1.3 changes.

Are all presets CRT filters?

No. The library also covers handheld, TV, upscale, blur and sharpening effects.

Related guide: Retroarch Shaders · All ShaderGlass guides · Windows download information.

Technical reference: Developer manual. This guide explains settings and does not alter the ShaderGlass application or its license.