Modular effect plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro. Easily create eye-catching pixel animations from any video!
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– Easy-to-use effect for creating striking pixel animation sequences – 7 fully modular presets for a variety of pixelated styles – Customize colors, pattern size, horizontal/vertical detail, and more - Compatible with After Effects and Premiere Pro
Version 1.6.3
- Fixed entry point error on certain platforms - Clicking the "Register" and "Setup" buttons within AE and Premiere Pro now manually refreshes the current license
Version 1.6.2
- Added support for After Effects and Premiere Pro 2022 - Added native Apple Silicon support - Fixed incorrect category showing in Premiere Pro
Version 1.6.1
- Fixed a bug that was affecting transparent layers in 8-bit projects
Version 1.6
- Added new "Chaos" features- Added two new pattern presets: Diagonal (Left) and Diagonal (Right) - Hugely improved performance - Moved Pixel_Encoder from "Will Cecil" sub-directory to "MEGAKRUNCH" sub-directory
Version 1.5
- Added support for macOS 10.12+ - Added new "Enable Scale Lock" and "Use Original Color" features - Organized parameters into sub-categories- Fixed High Detail preset not showing highlights correctly
Version 1.4.3
- Fixed compatibility issues for older macOS
Version 1.4.2
- Hotfix for macOS entry point error
Version 1.4.1
- Fixed issue with macOS incompatibility
Version 1.4
- Launch Version of Adobe plugin - Added compatibility for Premiere Pro
- Added support for dynamic aspect ratio - Added support for scalable pattern size- Greatly improved performance
Version 1.3
- Initial plugin version
Version 1.2.2
- Fixed an issue where some layers weren't responding to certain adjustments (brightness, contrast, horizontal/vertical detail, etc.)
Version 1.2.1
- Added Pixel_Encoder Render Preset to support .avi exporting from within AE 1.2
Version 1.2
- Added multi-resolution video support (4K, 720p, 480p, etc.)- Updated Adjustment UI
Version 1.1
- Fixed certain presets not working on Mac
Version 1.0
- Launch Version
SOFTWARE: Adobe Premiere Pro CS5+ or Adobe After Effects CS5+ HARDWARE: 2.4ghz processor or higher MEMORY: 8gb RAM or higher (16+ recommended) STORAGE: 7.81mb of available storage space OS: Windows 7+ or MacOS 10.12+
– Easy-to-use effect for creating striking pixel animation sequences – 7 fully modular presets for a variety of pixelated styles
– Customize colors, pattern size, horizontal/vertical detail, and more - Compatible with After Effects and Premiere Pro
Version 1.6.3
- Fixed entry point error on certain platforms - Clicking the "Register" and "Setup" buttons within AE and Premiere Pro now manually refreshes the current license
Version 1.6.2
- Added support for After Effects and Premiere Pro 2022 - Added native Apple Silicon support - Fixed incorrect category showing in Premiere Pro
Version 1.6.1
- Fixed a bug that was affecting transparent layers in 8-bit projects
Version 1.6
- Added new "Chaos" features - Added two new pattern presets: Diagonal (Left) and Diagonal (Right) - Hugely improved performance - Moved Pixel_Encoder from "Will Cecil" sub-directory to "MEGAKRUNCH" sub-directory
Version 1.5
- Added support for macOS 10.12+ - Added new "Enable Scale Lock" and "Use Original Color" features - Organized parameters into sub-categories - Fixed High Detail preset not showing highlights correctly
Version 1.4.3
- Fixed compatibility issues for older macOS
Version 1.4.2
- Hotfix for macOS entry point error
Version 1.4.1
- Fixed issue with macOS incompatibility
Version 1.4
- Launch Version of Adobe plugin - Added compatibility for Premiere Pro - Added support for dynamic aspect ratio - Added support for scalable pattern size - Greatly improved performance
Version 1.3
- Initial plugin version
Version 1.2.2
- Fixed an issue where some layers weren't responding to certain adjustments (brightness, contrast, horizontal/vertical detail, etc.)
Version 1.2.1
- Added Pixel_Encoder Render Preset to support .avi exporting from within AE 1.2
Version 1.2
- Added multi-resolution video support (4K, 720p, 480p, etc.) - Updated Adjustment UI
Version 1.1
- Fixed certain presets not working on Mac
Version 1.0
- Launch Version
SOFTWARE: Adobe Premiere Pro CS5+ or Adobe After Effects CS5+ HARDWARE: 2.4ghz processor or higher MEMORY: 8gb RAM or higher (16+ recommended) STORAGE: 7.81mb of available storage space OS: Windows 7+ or MacOS 10.12+
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Pixel_Encoder: Built for Looks You Can’t Fake
I went looking for a tool that could create the kinds of animations you see here, but it didn’t exist. So... I built it. What started as a personal experiment has over time turned into a full visual system for designing pixel-based motion that feels intentional, graphic, and alive.
A flexible tool for grungy pixel aesthetics
With 7 presets designed to work together, you can stack, blend, and push your visuals into entirely new territory. Subtle texture, bold abstraction, or total visual meltdown—it’s all within reach.
Built for Failure, Made for Chaos
The new "Chaos" feature set adds controlled, glitch-driven distortion to your pixel sequences. Turn Chaos on, push the dials, and let your visuals fracture, stutter, and evolve in real time.
To learn more about the Chaos Features, check out our blog post here.
"But After Effects Scares me!"
Trust me, you got this. I built Pixel_Encoder to be incredibly user friendly, so VFX beginners can jump in and create stunning animations in a matter of seconds.
Still worried? Check out my video tutorial here where I walk you through the process from beginning to end.
Get professional results without professional footage
Pixel_Encoder uses your source footage as a reference to create its own animations. So, you can achieve studio quality results no matter what you’re shooting with—even your cell phone.
I shot the video above in my apartment with one light and a black sheet.