Vidration — sync video motion to gamepad haptics

Key features

• Automatic sync — motion in the video drives left/right rumble intensity in real time
• Browser extension — captures HTML5 video frames and pipes them to the desktop app
• Local-only — extension talks to localhost; ML models run on your machine
• XInput gamepads — standard USB controllers on Windows 10/11
• Presets — Low Power, Feel Sync, Max Mode for CPU vs accuracy tradeoffs

How it works

1. Install Vidration on Windows and load the companion Chrome extension (sideload).
2. Play any HTML5 video in the browser.
3. The extension sends frames to the app over a local WebSocket.
4. Vidration analyzes motion and outputs XInput haptic feedback to your gamepad.

Vidration vs manual vibration apps

Frequently asked questions

What is Vidration?

A free Windows utility and Chrome extension that syncs on-screen video motion to gamepad haptics using local processing only.

Is my video uploaded anywhere?

No. Frames stay on your computer. The extension connects only to 127.0.0.1.

What controllers are supported?

USB gamepads that work as XInput devices on Windows.

What are the system requirements?

Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Chrome or Edge, XInput gamepad, ~2 GB disk for ML models.

Who makes Vidration?

Trademanjr — independent developer of local-first PC tools.

Requirements

• Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
• Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
• USB gamepad with XInput support
• Sideloaded extension from the release package