How to Take Clean Retro Screenshots and Toggle the CRT Filter

Framing Clean Tube Television Screenshots

The classic monitor look works well for showcasing retro builds or horror-style maps without extra editing outside the game. To get an unobstructed old-television view before taking a picture:

1. Enable the CRT shader pack in Options > Resource Packs and adjust its visual settings beforehand if you want a softer or stronger monitor effect.

2. Position your character and adjust FOV in Options so your subject sits cleanly inside the screen frame.

3. Press F1 to hide your hotbar, crosshair, and held hand so the CRT effect covers an uninterrupted scene.

4. Press F2 to save an in-game screenshot directly to your screenshots folder, then press F1 again to restore your HUD.

Toggling the Monitor Effect Off During Regular Play

If you want to switch back to a sharp default display while sorting large storage rooms, reading small sign text, or building intricate redstone, you can turn the effect off without leaving your world:

1. Press Esc and open Options > Resource Packs.

2. Click the left arrow on the CRT pack in the Selected column to move it back to Available.

3. Click Done to trigger a quick asset reload and restore the standard crisp screen. When you are ready for the classic television look again, move it back to the Selected column at any time.