ShaderGlass lets you run GPU shaders over any window
9 days ago
- #GPU-shaders
- #Windows-desktop
- #RetroArch
- Overlay for running GPU shaders on top of Windows desktop.
- Applies shader effects on top of desktop, in a floating window or full-screen.
- Built-in RetroArch shader library with 1200+ shaders covering CRT monitor simulation, image upscaling, TV/VHS/handheld simulation, and more.
- Works with most emulators, retro platforms, pixel art editors, YouTube, Twitch, and modern games.
- Allows capture from USB sources (webcam/capture card).
- Supports saving/loading profiles and importing external .slangp/.slang shaders.
- Highly customizable with various options, operating modes, and shader parameters.
- Can be captured by OBS using Game Capture source.
- Latest stable release (v1.2.x) includes device capture input, cursor hiding, global hotkey editing, and performance improvements.
- Compatible with Windows 10 (2004+) and Windows 11, requires DirectX 11-capable GPU.
- Features multiple operating modes, including Desktop Glass mode (requires Windows 10 2004+).
- Includes precompiled shaders from RetroArch, with detailed copyright/license info.
- Built using Visual Studio 2022, ISO C++ 20, Windows SDK, and DirectX 11.
- ShaderGlass is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0.