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AE Pixel Sorter

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  • Version2.0.4
  • File Size25 MB
  • Platform Windows & macOS
  • LicenseFree / Commercial
  • DeveloperGabriel
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The first tool to bring the pixel sorting glitch effect directly into After Effects. Create stunning, datamosh-style visual distortions, melting pixels, and futuristic cyberpunk effects effortlessly.

Downloads 42,500+
Last Updated July 2026
Rating 4.9/5

Engineered for Speed

Threshold Detection

Precisely isolate which pixels sort based on luminance, hue, or saturation channels for targeted datamoshing.

Radial Sorting

Break out of linear sorting with the new radial masking mode, perfectly integrating into spherical motion graphics.

GPU Accelerated

Calculates millions of pixel vectors simultaneously using Apple Metal for real-time viewport playback.

Sub-Pixel Smoothing

Anti-aliases the melted edges to prevent jagged artifacts, keeping the glitch aesthetic premium.

What's Included

AE Plugin v2.0.4
Project Files 3 Demos
Documentation PDF
Video Guide MP4

Installation Guide

1

Download the Plugin

Grab the specific AE Pixel Sorter plugin archive tailored for macOS systems.

2

Extract the .plugin File

Unzip the archive to reveal the core .plugin binary file.

3

Move to Plug-ins

Copy the file to Applications / Adobe After Effects / Plug-ins / Effects.

4

Apply the Effect

Restart After Effects, search for 'AE Pixel Sorter' in the Effects panel, and apply to any layer.

Compatibility

After Effects After Effects
macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Under the Threshold settings, change the target to 'Luminance' and adjust the lower bound slider so dark pixels remain untouched.
Yes, version 2.0.4 is a Universal binary that runs natively on ARM architecture without Rosetta translation.
Absolutely. You can keyframe the 'Maximum Length' and 'Threshold' properties to make the pixels melt over time.
Pre-compose your text layer first, or increase the Sub-Pixel Smoothing parameter within the effect controls.
No, AE Pixel Sorter is exclusively built for the After Effects rendering pipeline.

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