May 18, 2026
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AnalogGive your videos a retro,
Give your videos a retro,
analog style
If you've been searching for a VHS or film grain filter, this is it. "Analog" is an AI Edit style that produces that gritty, lo-fi look of VHS tape. It's warm, raw, and unmistakably retro.
What it looks like:
A grainy, nostalgic feel
Analog wraps footage in the visual language of 35mm photography and VHS tape. B-roll sits inside a CRT monitor visual, making every cut feel cinematic.
Retro titles and type
Old-school graphic language sets Analog videos apart from more contemporary aesthetics. TV-style title bars and bold captions help your message pop.
Scroll-stopping style
Analog gives your content a creative energy that stands out in polished feeds. It makes your videos look crafted, not just edited.
Create it fast with Captions
Our AI Edit feature turns any footage into a fully-edited video. Just upload your footage to Captions, and pick the "Analog" style from the style library. Captions' AI editor will intelligently apply the Analog aesthetic to your entire video at once.
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Behind the Analog aesthetic
That found footage aesthetic is everywhere right now in fashion and streetwear. Captions built it into a single template so you don't need hours in an editing timeline to get there. With Analog as your visual signature, you instantly communicate edge and authenticity. We've seen it work especially well for product drops, motivational content and fashion edits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Analog video editing style?
The Analog style is a video aesthetic that combines film grain overlays, CRT scan-line textures and VHS-inspired color grading. It's designed to look like footage from older cameras. Think found footage, or that nostalgic feel you see a lot on TikTok.
How do I add a VHS filter to my videos?
Captions offers the easiest way to add a VHS or film grain filter. Instead of having to edit yourself, the AI Edit feature applies the entire style at once. Transform your footage immediately with all the retro vibes you're looking for. No manual effects stacking needed—you don't even need any editing experience at all, and it will still look great.
What's the lo-fi retro video aesthetic called?
The look is often called the analog aesthetic, retro aesthetic, or lo-fi video style. We named our version "Analog" to reflect that videos look like they were made during analog eras with older cameras or videocameras.
Does the retro VHS aesthetic work for Instagram Reels and TikTok?
Yes, it really pops. Film grain and CRT textures create strong visual contrast against the polished content most creators post, making your video stand out as viewers scroll. It performs especially well for fashion drops, montages, and motivation content. To recreate the VHS look fast, use Captions' Instagram Reel generator or TikTok maker to make your video. You can create the entire video and edit it in one go, in just a few taps.