Minecraft Shader Pack
MC VHS by thejinxedartist
A relatively simple shader for minecraft, made to emulate the look of old VHS recordings.
Downloads: 509357 · Followers: 576 · updated 1 year ago · Latest: UvQ7EfTW
About MC VHS
MC VHS is a Minecraft shader pack published on Modrinth by thejinxedartist. A relatively simple shader for minecraft, made to emulate the look of old VHS recordings.
On the technical side, MC VHS ships for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Runs on the player's Minecraft client. Does not need to be installed on the server.
MC VHS maintains compatibility with 18 Minecraft releases, from Minecraft 1.19 up to Minecraft 1.21.5. 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, MC VHS is categorized as Potato, and Vanilla Like. 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: MC VHS has been downloaded 509.4k times on Modrinth and was updated 1 year ago. Large download counts combined with recent updates are a strong signal that thejinxedartist is actively maintaining MC VHS.
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 (18): 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3, 1.21.2, 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
Categories: Potato, Vanilla Like
How to install MC VHS
- Match your Minecraft version. Confirm the file you download from Modrinth is tagged for Minecraft 1.21.5.
- Install Iris or OptiFine first. Then place the shader .zip into
.minecraft/shaderpacks. - Launch and verify. Start Minecraft (or your server) and check MC VHS appears in the mods / plugins / resource packs list.
Frequently asked questions about MC VHS
Which Minecraft versions does MC VHS support?
MC VHS lists support for 18 Minecraft versions. The most recent supported release is Minecraft 1.21.5, with older support running back to Minecraft 1.19. 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 MC VHS?
MC VHS publishes files for Iris Shaders, OptiFine. Install the matching loader (for example, Fabric Loader for Fabric builds or PaperMC for Paper plugins) before dropping MC VHS into your mods, plugins, or resource-pack folder.
Does MC VHS need to be installed on my Minecraft server?
MC VHS is a client-side shader pack. Only the player installs it — you can join vanilla or modded servers without needing them to add MC VHS.
Who created MC VHS?
MC VHS is published on Modrinth by thejinxedartist. The project was first published 739 days ago. All files are hosted and moderated by the Modrinth team, and thejinxedartist's Modrinth profile links to every other project they maintain.
Is MC VHS still being updated?
Yes — MC VHS was updated 1 year ago on Modrinth. Regular updates from thejinxedartist generally indicate active maintenance and quicker patches for Minecraft version bumps.
Is MC VHS safe to download from Modrinth?
Yes. Modrinth moderates every file that thejinxedartist uploads for MC VHS. Files are virus-scanned and reviewed against Modrinth's content policy before publication. Downloading MC VHS 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 MC VHS?
MC VHS has been downloaded 509,357 times (509.4k) on Modrinth and has 576 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 MC VHS use?
MC VHS is distributed under the LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED. Read the license on the Modrinth project page before redistributing, forking, or bundling MC VHS into a modpack.
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Source, safety, and licensing
MC VHS 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 thejinxedartist before publication. Downloading through Modrinth is the recommended safe path — never install shader pack files from unknown mirrors.
License: LICENSEREF-ALL-RIGHTS-RESERVED (LicenseRef-All-Rights-Reserved).
Freshness signal: MC VHS was updated 1 year ago, which is a positive sign of active maintenance.
Author profile: Visit thejinxedartist's Modrinth profile to see every other project they maintain.
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