Frequently Asked Questions

Does ntsc-rs include an audio effect?

No. I don't have any experience with audio processing, and others have already done a far better job than I could. If you're looking for a realistic emulation of VHS audio, I'd recommend the Chow Tape Model effect.

Can I use ntsc-rs on Android, iOS, or the Web?

Unfortunately, none of those platforms are supported at the moment. It's unlikely that apps for iOS or Android will ever be released, but in the long term, it's possible that I'll make an ntsc-rs webapp.

Mobile platforms are a chore to develop for:

• On the Android side, Google is notorious for deprecating their libraries every couple of years, forcing you onto the treadmill of rewriting your software over and over.
• On the iOS side, Apple makes you fork over $99/yr for the privilege of being allowed on the App Store. I don't have any iOS hardware to test on, either.

Is ntsc-rs like ntscQT?

Yes. I developed ntsc-rs as a "faster ntscQT", and added new features from there. ntscQT has since been officially discontinued, and ntsc-rs is one of its recommended replacements. To learn more, see the migration guide.

I'm on Windows 7. Why doesn't ntsc-rs work?

Windows 7 has reached end-of-life and is no longer receiving security updates since 2020. ntsc-rs does not support Windows 7.

This is not unique to ntsc-rs; most software, including every major web browser, has also dropped support for Windows 7. I would strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 11, or Windows 10 if your computer doesn't support 11. I know newer versions of Windows have their issues, but it's better than using a version of Windows with unpatched security vulnerabilities that can only run web browsers that also have unpatched security vulnerabilities. If you really don't want to use Windows 10 or 11, consider Linux instead.