Free
Core toolkit for drafts and experiments.
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- Export up to 720p
- Export up to 5s video
- Core effects library
- Basic preset controls
- Figma plugin
Apply Glitch to images and videos online
Add glitch distortions and chromatic shifts to your image or video. Create broken, VHS-style visuals with digital noise and signal errors.
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Ideas for using the effect
VHS & retro aesthetics
Recreate analog tape errors, color bleeding, and unstable frames.
Digital breakdown
Simulate corrupted files, signal loss, and data glitches.
Music visuals
Perfect for album covers, posters, and experimental video loops.
Motion accents
Add short glitch bursts to transitions and animations.
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- Dynamic effects export
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- Export videos up to 120 seconds long
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Glitch effect do?
Glitch introduces visual errors like color channel shifts, noise, jitter, and frame distortion.
Is this a VHS-style glitch or digital glitch?
Both. You can create analog VHS-like artifacts (see VHS for full tape simulation) or sharp digital errors depending on settings.
Can I animate glitch effects?
Yes. Glitch works in real time and looks great in motion.
Does it work on videos?
Absolutely. Apply glitch effects to videos and export them instantly.
Can I combine Glitch with other effects?
Yes. Glitch pairs especially well with RGB Shift, CRT Screen, VHS, and motion blur.