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From breaking world news to classic Hollywood films, music videos, and international programming — there's always something worth watching.
LINEUP AS OF MARCH 2026 · UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Sixty-plus live streaming channels delivered to your desktop — news, movies, sports, music, and more. Or stream your own local media library with full playlist support. No subscription. No login.
RetroTV is a free, open desktop application that pulls in live streaming broadcasts from around the world. It also supports local XSPF and M3U playlists, allowing you to mix live TV with your personal movie collection. Built on VLC, it handles every modern streaming format without fuss, complete with a retro phosphor-amber interface, automatic resume for local files, and shuffle mode.
Curated live lineup spanning news, movies, and international broadcasts, plus support for your own XSPF or M3U/M3U8 playlists. Mix live streams with your local media library.
Channel 0 brings up a nostalgic cable-guide interface. Scroll through the full lineup with a live preview window, just like the old days.
Recreate the genuine TV experience. RetroTV automatically inserts randomized commercial breaks between your local playlist tracks. Add your own ads to the commercials/ folder for that authentic vibe.
Star your favorite channels to keep them easily accessible. Favorites are highlighted in the sidebar and guide, and your preferences are saved automatically.
Add, remove, or reorder channels directly in the app. No need to manually edit JSON files—just open the editor and customize your lineup.
Phosphor-amber UI, scanline overlays, channel static transitions, and a rotary knob dial for an authentic vintage television feel.
Assign transparent PNG watermarks to your channels. Display a logo in the corner of the video for that authentic network broadcast look.
Live channel lists sync automatically in the background. New channels and fixes land without you lifting a finger.
Automatically remembers where you left off for local files. Close the app, come back tomorrow, and continue exactly where you stopped.
Works seamlessly with keyboard media keys. Change channels and control volume remotely. Press ? anytime to see the full keyboard overlay.
Multi-monitor aware fullscreen mode with display sleep suppression — perfect for a dedicated living room or lounge setup.
No subscription fees, no account creation, no hidden charges. RetroTV is free software, plain and simple.
From breaking world news to classic Hollywood films, music videos, and international programming — there's always something worth watching.
Download the installer for your platform, run it, and you're watching live television in under a minute. No account. No credit card. No catch.
Run on any OS with Python 3.8+ and VLC installed.
pip install python-vlc
Edit channels via the built-in Editor or user_config.json.
* Requires VLC Media Player installed on your system — videolan.org/vlc
RetroTV is built and maintained as a passion project — free for everyone, forever. If you enjoy it, consider buying the developer a coffee. Every contribution helps keep the channels on and the lights blinking.
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