by Max van Leeuwen·VFX
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A free, single-purpose effect for After Effects artists working with glitch aesthetics. The latest 1.2 release is a minor bug fix, while the more substantial change, transparency in Visualization mode, arrived in the 1.1 update.
Pixel Repeat is an After Effects plugin from Max van Leeuwen that loops pixels. The result is aimed at glitch art, stylized streaks, and other unique visuals, giving After Effects artists a pixel-looping effect.
The plugin includes a Visualization mode, which now supports transparency following the 1.1 update. It also carries a threshold along with Override and Include Interior options. The current release is version 1.2, a minor bug fix published on August 17, 2025, and it lists compatibility with After Effects 2025 and 2024.
Pixel Repeat began as a 1.0 release on February 24, 2025, and has moved through two updates since. It is listed here as free, and a demo video is available for those who want to see the effect before installing. For current licensing and any additional details, Max van Leeuwen's developer page is the place to check.
Pixel Repeat is best for creating glitch art, stylized streaks, and other unique visuals in After Effects.
Pixel Repeat is completely free to download and use.
Pixel Repeat lists compatibility with After Effects 2025 and 2024. The current version is 1.2, released on August 17, 2025. If you run one of those releases, the plugin is intended to work with your setup. For any other After Effects version, or to confirm before installing, check Max van Leeuwen's developer page for the latest compatibility details, since supported versions can shift with new updates over time.
Pixel Repeat is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so for current terms and any conditions attached to use, check Max van Leeuwen's developer page before downloading. The plugin was first released on February 24, 2025, and has since reached version 1.2, so the licensing details on the developer's page will reflect the most recent release.
Pixel Repeat 1.2, released August 17, 2025, is a minor bug fix. The earlier 1.1 update fixed the threshold, resolved an issue with simultaneous Override and Include Interior, and added transparency in Visualization mode. Version 1.0 was the initial release on February 24, 2025. For the full change history and any details beyond these notes, Max van Leeuwen's developer page is the place to look.
Pixel Repeat supports transparency in Visualization mode, a capability added in the 1.1 update and noted as a recent change. Beyond that, the plugin loops pixels for glitch art, stylized streaks, and other unique visuals. For a look at the effect, a demo video is available. To see how transparency behaves in your own project, try it in After Effects 2025 or 2024 and consult the developer's page.
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