Cyberpunk Effect

Apply Cyberpunk to images and videos online

Turn a source image into a layered digital treatment using false color, glow, compression artifacts, tracking graphics, and screen texture. Cyberpunk combines Thermal, Curves, Halation, Color Grading, JPEG Glitch, Blob Tracker, NTSC, CRT Screen, RGB Shift, and Blur/Sharp.

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Ideas for using the effect

Electronic music artwork

Use a portrait or performance still as the source for a distorted cover.

City-night edits

Try bright signs and strong silhouettes to separate the false-color regions.

Futuristic title backgrounds

Create a textured screen image behind a title added in your layout.

Short video loops

Preview the changing elements on the timeline before exporting a moving visual.

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Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
Example created with Cyberpunk effect Original before Cyberpunk
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Use Cyberpunk in Photoshop, Figma or on your desktop

One account, the same effect everywhere.

In Photoshop

Apply it to a layer in Photoshop 2022 and later, on macOS or Windows. The plugin renders on your own GPU and hands the result back as pixels on a new layer.

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In Figma

Run it on images and frames without leaving the canvas. The Figma plugin is this same editor, pointed at whatever you have selected.

get the Figma plugin →

On desktop

Install the macOS or Windows app when you want a window of its own, with your account and your presets already there.

download the desktop app →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply Cyberpunk online?

Open the Cyberpunk preset, add your photo or video, and adjust the loaded effect layers. Preview at your intended output size before exporting.

Does the thermal layer measure heat?

No. It maps image values to colors for a visual effect; it does not recover temperature information.

Can I simplify the effect?

Disable individual layers to compare their contribution. Start with JPEG Glitch, Blob Tracker, or CRT Screen if the image becomes too busy.

Why can a still export differ across the timeline?

The JPEG Glitch seed is keyframed across a five-second timeline, changing the artifact layout. Preview different positions before exporting a still; around 1.25 seconds is one useful starting point.

How do I preserve recognizable faces?

Start with a well-lit source and reduce the strongest distortion layers. Check the eyes and outline at the intended export size.

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