AE Pixel Sorter 2
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Compatibility After Effects Please check exact version compatibility under the "COMPATIBILITY" tab below
The original Pixel Sorting plugin for AE
AE Pixel Sorter was the first tool to bring the pixel sorting glitch effect available for motion designers and video editors within After Effects. Experimenting with Pixel Sorting just became so much easier!
Since its launch, AEPS had a huge success in Broadcast TV, Live performances, VJs, Music Videos, Video Games, Photography and even Apparel!
I'm very happy to release the version 2 of the plugin, hoping it will push this effect much further by allowing you to create more innovative visuals. I've re-coded the core algorithm to make it faster and more intuitive. I've also added new creative and technical features to it.
Have fun sorting !

Updated version 2.0
AEPS2 comes with a load of new features and improvements! And BTW, don't forget that you can upgrade your license from the previous version of AE Pixel Sorter :)
Deep Color SupportThe effect now supports 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit floating point images. |
FasterThanks to multi-threading and a new core algorithm, AEPS2 is faster than its predecessor. |
Better UIAdvanced, yet intuitive settings that will help you create cooler animations and more imaginative visuals! |
New featuresGradients, rotation, blocks, random length, feathers. Just a few examples of the new features, and it's all keyframable :) |

Examples
AE Pixel Sorter has been used in a wide variety of medias, here are some of the best executions:
Watch Dogs 2 Ubisoft made an extensive use of AE Pixel Sorter in their trailers, cinematics and in-game UI. |
Ghost in the Shell Ash Thorp made a clever use of the plugin in his work for the feature film. |
Music Videos Ash Thorp made a clever use of the plugin in his work for the feature film. |
#aepixelsorter ![]() Artists like @eduard_ov use AEPS to create awesomeness on Instagram. |
Gymkhana Eight Ken Block's editing team created some very cool pixel sorting transitions. |
SHARED MEMORIES This experimental short film, made by Benjamin Bardou and Ash Thorp, uses AEPS in all its elegance! |
Overview Tutorial
Documentation & More
You can find documentation, examples, and additional videos on how to use AEPS2 in creative ways on pixelsorter.info.
Trial version
You can try the plugin for free. If no serial is entered, the output is limited to 960x540 and watermarked. Once a valid license is entered these limitations are removed.
Upgrade Notice
If you own AE Pixel Sorter v1 you can upgrade for a discounted price. Simply login to the same account that you purchased v1 from and you will see the upgrade price automatically. If you need any assistance please open a support request
After Effects | 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, CC 2014, CC, CS6 |
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2.0.8 (Current version) - Apr 7, 2020
2.0.6a - Oct 16, 2019
2.0.6 - Oct 4, 2019
- To regroup with Topograph, AE Pixel Sorter is now under Gabgren 2000 category in the Effects menu, and no longer under Pixel Sorting
2.0.5 - Aug 20, 2019
- Licensing issues fixed
- Optimized blur speed
2.0.4 - Oct 17, 2018
2.0.3 - Oct 16, 2018
- New output type: Gradients
- Rotation / Angle Sort
- More sorting modes
- Sorting Blocks and Resolution features for bigger and bolder sorted pixels
- Offset, Length, Randomization
- Feather in/out
- Faster, multi-threaded core algorithm