Texture Displacement Effect

Apply Texture Displacement to images and videos online

Warp images and videos with a custom displacement texture. Use grayscale maps to push pixels, shape organic distortions, and dial in smooth results with map curve and blur controls.

Original image before applying Texture Displacement effect Before
Image with Texture Displacement effect applied After

Ideas for using the effect

Fluid ripples and heat-wave warps

Use soft gradients and cloud textures to build flowing displacement with a natural, liquid feel.

Poster and collage distortion

Push graphic assets with hard-edged maps for torn, offset, and print-like misregistration looks.

Glitchy texture offsets

Drive distortion with noisy maps to create unstable, digital-style movement and interference.

Organic face and object warping

Paint custom maps to bend selected regions while keeping surrounding areas mostly stable.

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Free

$ 0
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  • Export up to 1080p
  • Export up to 5s video
  • Core effects library
  • Basic preset controls
  • Figma plugin

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$ 12 /month
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  • Dynamic effects export
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  • 120s video export
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texture Displacement?

Texture Displacement shifts pixels based on a custom texture map, where map brightness controls the direction and strength of the warp.

What textures work best?

Grayscale textures are ideal because they provide clear displacement values, but colorful textures also work since the map is converted to luminance.

Can I control how the map fits the canvas?

Yes. You can apply the map with Fill, Stretch, or Tile modes, then refine the result with texture scale.

What does map curve and map blur do?

Map curve remaps the displacement response for softer or stronger transitions, and map blur smooths the map before displacement to reduce harsh edges.

Does it work on videos?

Yes. Texture Displacement runs in real time on both images and videos.

Can I stack it with other effects?

Absolutely. It combines well with grain, color grading, blur, and glow effects for richer stylized looks.