Stripe Scanlines Effect

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Apply bold stripe and scanline patterns to your images and videos. Create optical illusions, halftone shading, and abstract geometric distortion in real time.

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Ideas for using the effect

Retro scanlines

Recreate classic CRT-style scanlines with clean, graphic stripe patterns.

Optical illusions

Use circular or linear stripes to create depth, vibration, and visual tension.

Halftone shading

Replace smooth gradients with stripe-based shading inspired by print and poster art.

Abstract distortion

Push stripe density and rotation for bold experimental and generative visuals.

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Non-commercial use. Explore the core toolkit to test ideas and share quick drafts.

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  • Export up to 1080p
  • Export up to 10s video
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Commercial license with full features. High-resolution exports, longer clips, and work without watermarks.

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  • Animated videos from still images
  • 4k resolution export
  • 120s video export
  • Save & share up to 10 custom presets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Stripe Scanlines effect?

Stripe Scanlines overlays repeating stripe patterns over your image or video, creating scanline, halftone, or abstract distortion effects.

Are stripes static or dynamic?

Stripes can be static or animated, making them suitable for both still images and video motion effects.

Can I use circular stripes?

Yes. Stripe Scanlines supports linear and circular stripe patterns for different visual styles.

Is this similar to CRT scanlines?

Partially. While inspired by CRT scanlines, Stripe Scanlines is more graphic and abstract, closer to halftone and optical art.

Can I combine Stripe Scanlines with other effects?

Absolutely. Stripe works especially well with glitch, noise, color grading, bloom, and distortion effects.