Pixel Sorter 3 for After Effects and Premiere Pro

Pixel Sorter was the first tool to bring the pixel sorting glitch effect available for motion designers and video editors within After Effects and Premiere Pro. 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! Version 3 brings a lot of new useful features.

Pixel Sorter is also available for Nuke and DaVinci Resolve as a separate license. PROMO: Get a 30% discount on the regular price on Nuke and Resolve licenses when you already have Pixel Sorter for AE/Premiere

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Description

Pixel Sorter 3

The Most Powerful Pixel Sorting Tool!

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 then became so much easier. Now in its version 3, the plugin is loaded with cool features that will let you create your unique look!

Tutorials

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The Finest Glitch

The premium digital artifact seen in many Music Videos, TV Series, Feature Films, Title Sequences, Video Games, VJ Loops, even Apparel!

Thanks for making glitch design so stylish!
- Patrick Clair

More Use Cases

Travis Scott - SICKO MODE ft. Drake

Watch Dogs 2 from Ubisoft

THE NORTH FACE - SUMMIT EDITIONS from Vincent Raineri using Pixel Sorter 3 in After Effects

Tutorials

Overview

Using Masks Constraint

A new feature allows you to use masks to constraint the sorting.

Adding Noise

It's now simpler than ever to add details to the sorting effect, with the use of the new Noise section.

Mirror Sort

A new feature allows for smoother, loopable animations.

Floating Particles

Create the illusion of floating particles emitting from the image.

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 purchased AE Pixel Sorter v2 after June 5, 2023, you can upgrade for free, otherwise the upgrade is $25 (Floating licenses extra). If you own AE Pixel Sorter v1 the upgrade is $35 (Floating licenses extra). Simply login to the same account that you purchased v2 from and you will see the upgrade price automatically. If you need any assistance please open a support request and we will be happy to assist you.

Customers who purchase(d) Pixel Sorter for After Effects and Premiere get a ~ 50% discount on the regular price when purchasing a license for Nuke and/or Resolve

Discussions

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Version History

3.1.0 -

Jul 20, 2025

- Now compatible with older versions of AE and Premiere ( < 2021)

If you had black frames before, this is now fixed!

3.0.7 -

Feb 4, 2024

- Fix a bug preventing 16bits project from rendering

3.0.6 -

Feb 4, 2024

- Logging improvement fix on Windows

3.0.5 -

Jan 28, 2024

- 15% speedup
- Better logging
- Now under the "Pixel Sorter Studio" category

3.0.2 -

Sep 11, 2023

Fixed a bug on Mac causing Premiere crashing on some computers

3.0.1 -

Sep 5, 2023

Top new features of v3:
- Premiere Pro compatible
- Constraint masks
- Stretch mode
- Noise
- More control
- New animation settings
- New looks settings

3.0.0 -

Sep 4, 2023

Top new features of v3:
- Premiere Pro compatible
- Constraint masks
- Stretch mode
- Noise
- More control
- New animation settings
- New looks settings

Compatibility

After Effects

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022

Media Encoder

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022

Premiere Pro

2025, 2024, 2023, 2022