# RetroMac

> RetroMac is a macOS menu bar app that drops a live CRT glow, VHS flicker or a full classic-computer look over your whole screen. One click, no restart. Built by one indie developer.

## At a glance

- Platform: macOS 14+ (Apple Silicon & Intel, universal binary, notarized by Apple)
- Type: macOS menu bar app
- Effects: 30+ live CRT, VHS and LCD shaders (Sony Trinitron, PAL, NTSC composite, Hyllian glow, VHS, VCR, Macintosh Classic, Game Boy and more)
- Themes: Windows 98, Windows XP, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, BeOS, Snow Leopard - including Solitaire, Minesweeper, and matching docks
- Per-screen / per-window / per-app rules
- Webcam shader: virtual "RetroMac" camera for Zoom, Meet, Teams, OBS (iPhone Continuity + USB)
- Themed Dock: classic Mac and Windows docks, including the animated Pac-Man "Maik's Favourite"
- Custom Metal shader import, eco modes for battery
- Price: free to download and use; optional one-time €8.88 Pro unlock for extra shader presets, custom presets and the webcam shader
- No account, no subscription, no telemetry, no tracking

## Made by

Maik Klotz - indie developer from Germany. Built RetroMac because he missed the warm CRT glow of the computers he grew up with.

## Pages

- [Home](https://myretromac.app/): Hero, themes, features, FAQ, about
- [Download](https://myretromac.app/download): Free DMG download for macOS 14+, optional Pro upgrade
- [Reframe](https://myretromac.app/reframe): Companion browser with retro browser skins (Safari 1.0, Netscape 4.8, Firefox 1.0, IE 5.0)
- [Blog](https://myretromac.app/blog): Articles about retro looks on modern Macs
- [Contact](https://myretromac.app/contact): Mailing list and email contact

## Awards

- Product Hunt - Top 5 Product of the Day (RetroMac)
- Product Hunt - #2 Product of the Day (Reframe)
- Featured in ifun.de, Caschys Blog (stadt-bremerhaven.de), Mr. Sujano (YouTube)