The libretro documentation repository includes a page titled "Old scalefx shaders." The page belongs to the shader documentation section and is published in the official libretro docs. Its visible content consists of a Background heading, a Preview Image heading, and a bulleted list of shader names, each followed by a preview image reference. No configuration steps, parameter tables, or platform notes appear in the collected content.

Documented Old ScaleFX Shader Names

The documentation page lists the following shader names under its Preview Image section. Each entry is accompanied by a preview image, which indicates the page is intended as a visual reference for these old ScaleFX variants rather than a full setup guide.

  • scalefx_hybrid
  • scalefx-9x
  • scalefx
  • scalefx9
  • xsoft+scalefx_hybrid
  • xsoft+scalefx
  • xsoft+scalefx+sharpsmoother
  • xsofter+scalefx_hybrid
  • xsofter+scalefx

Scope of This Documentation Page

The page structure includes a Background heading, but the collected content shows no explanatory text under it. Practical details commonly expected in a shader guide are not present in the collected material. Because those details are absent from the source, they are recorded here as gaps rather than filled with assumptions: prerequisites, step-by-step instructions, settings, limitations, compatibility notes, troubleshooting information, performance metrics, supported platforms, installation instructions, and version requirements are all unstated in the collected content.

Practical Takeaway

Readers looking for installation or configuration guidance for these shaders will not find it on the old ScaleFX documentation page as collected. The page's supported contribution is the list of shader names and preview images, which can be used to identify and compare the old ScaleFX variants visually before consulting other resources for setup. Anyone relying on this page should treat it as a naming and preview reference, not a complete how-to guide.

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Shader name as documentedPreview image documented
scalefx_hybridYes
scalefx-9xYes
scalefxYes
scalefx9Yes
xsoft+scalefx_hybridYes
xsoft+scalefxYes
xsoft+scalefx+sharpsmootherYes
xsofter+scalefx_hybridYes
xsofter+scalefxYes
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RetroArch: scalefx old shaders — official gaming software documentation https://raw.githubusercontent.com/libretro/docs/master/docs/shader/scalefx-old-shaders.mdRetrieved Oct 14, 2026

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