The Video Processor core is a Libretro core for V4L2 capture devices. It enables users to plug their legacy console into a capture device and use RetroArch to upscale it and apply shaders to taste.

To start the Video Processor core, go to RetroArch's main menu screen. Select 'Load Core', then 'Start Video Processor'.

The Video Processor core has been authored by Jared McNeill.

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RetroArch: video processor — official gaming software documentation https://raw.githubusercontent.com/libretro/docs/master/docs/library/video_processor.mdRetrieved Oct 14, 2026

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