Minecraft Shader Pack
CTR VCR by millennIumAMbiguity
Retro stylized shader that brings artifacts from CRT and VCR / VHS
Downloads: 514883 · Followers: 332 · updated 2 months ago · Latest: qDaPIBRQ
About CTR VCR
CTR VCR is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by millennIumAMbiguity. Retro stylized shader that brings artifacts from CRT and VCR / VHS
On the technical side, CTR VCR ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
CTR VCR maintains compatibility with 52 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.12.1 up to Minecraft 26.2. Always download the file that matches your Minecraft version, and re-check the version dropdown after any Mojang release to avoid crash-on-launch bugs.
Content-wise, CTR VCR is categorized as Cursed, Potato, and Semi Realistic. That means it fits neatly into a wider Minecraft shader pack category so you can pair it with other shader packs from the same tag on this site.
Popularity: CTR VCR has been downloaded 514.9k times on Modrinth and was updated 2 months ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that millennIumAMbiguity is actively maintaining CTR VCR.
Compatibility & requirements
Environment: Client only — Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
Loaders / platforms: Iris Shaders, OptiFine
Supported Minecraft versions (52): 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2, 1.20.1, 1.20, 1.19.4, 1.19.3, 1.19.2, 1.19.1, 1.19, 1.18.2, 1.18.1, 1.18, 1.17.1, 1.17, 1.16.5, 1.16.4, 1.16.3, 1.16.2, 1.16.1, 1.16, 1.15.2, 1.15.1, 1.15, 1.14.4, 1.14.3, 1.14.2, 1.14.1, 1.14, 1.13.2, 1.13.1, 1.13, 1.12.2, 1.12.1
Categories: Cursed, Potato, Semi Realistic
How to install CTR VCR
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 26.2.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check CTR VCR appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about CTR VCR
Which Minecraft versions does CTR VCR support?
CTR VCR lists support for 52 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 26.2, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.12.1. Always match the version of the file you download to the Minecraft version your world or server is running.
What mod loader or server platform do I need to run CTR VCR?
CTR VCR publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping CTR VCR into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does CTR VCR need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
CTR VCR is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add CTR VCR.
Who created CTR VCR?
CTR VCR is published on Modrinth by millennIumAMbiguity. The project was first published 659 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and millennIumAMbiguity's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is CTR VCR still being updated?
Yes — CTR VCR was updated 2 months ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from millennIumAMbiguity generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is CTR VCR safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that millennIumAMbiguity uploads for CTR VCR. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading CTR VCR directly from its Modrinth page is the recommended way to avoid malware-laced mirrors. Never install shader pack files from unknown third-party sites.
How popular is CTR VCR?
CTR VCR has been downloaded 514,883 times (514.9k) on Modrinth and has 332 followers tracking new releases. High download counts and active follower bases are strong signals of a trustworthy, well-maintained Minecraft shader pack.
What license does CTR VCR use?
CTR VCR is distributed under the Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling CTR VCR into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
CTR VCR is indexed by MinecraftBible directly from the official Modrinth REST API. All files are hosted on Modrinth, which virus-scans and moderates every upload from millennIumAMbiguity before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: Apache 2.0 — permissive open source license (Apache-2.0).
Freshness signal: CTR VCR was updated 2 months ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit millennIumAMbiguity's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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