Retro Rewind VHS Converter

Retro Rewind VHS Maker

A standalone video conversion tool for Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator

This tool takes any MP4 video and converts it into an authentic, 90s-style VHS clip—degraded, cropped, and ready to be shelved in your store. No Python installation or complex setup required.

✨ Key Features

• []Smart Crop System: Automatically fits widescreen videos into the game's required format.

  []Center (Recommended): Always crops the middle for the fastest results.

  []Single Locked Subject: Analyzes the video to lock onto the main subject.

  []Per-Scene Adaptive: Re-scans and re-locks tracking every time a scene cuts.

  []Authenticity Suite: Individually toggleable effects including Scanlines, Vignette, Chroma Bleed, Brightness Flicker, and Tape Tear Lines.

  []Built-in Preview: Watch your result immediately after conversion with a full-featured playback UI.

  What's New (v1. 2. 0)

  ✨ New Features

  • []Genre Save System: 10 dedicated buttons (Action, Horror, etc.) to automatically route files to the correct game directory. Includes ★ Starter Genre indicators.

    []GPU Acceleration: Support for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel hardware encoding to speed up rendering.

    []Six New Authenticity Effects: Includes Interlacing, Head Switching, Tape Dropout, Edge Ringing, Chroma Noise, and Speed Wobble.

    []Auto-Detect: One-click detection for your Retro Rewind Steam installation path.

    []Live Preview: Real-time filtered preview with a SMPTE color bar test card display.

     Bug Fixes

    • []Fixed crashes when converting non-square (16:9/4:3) aspect ratios.

      []Fixed output naming logic to correctly set RR_Channel_Genre.mp4.

      []Removed the persistent "REC" dot from the preview window.

      []FFmpeg now runs silently in the background (no more popping command prompts).

      []Resolved internal buffer hangs that caused conversions to stall.

      • []Click Browse and select your MP4.

        []Use Auto-detect or Save As to set the destination.

        []Pick your Genre (this sets the filename automatically).

        []Adjust the VHS sliders. Tip: Hover over any slider for a live animated preview.

        []Click ▶ CONVERT TO VHS.

        []Click  PREVIEW to check your work.

        • Resetting: Double-click any slider to return it to the default (marked by the yellow line).Authenticity: For a realistic look without overdoing it, combine Chroma Bleed and Scanlines.Game Standards: Stick to 512px output size and Square 1:1 aspect ratio for the most lore-accurate look.
        ⚠️ Troubleshooting & Security
        • Requirements: Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Standalone EXE (FFmpeg is included). False Positives: Antivirus software may flag the app due to the PyInstaller wrapper. This is a common false positive.
        • VirusTotal: View Scan Report (Verified Clean).