How To Make A Glitch Effect With Pixlr X

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2 min readJul 24, 2019

As we know, the glitch effect is more than just a digital aesthetic, giving us trips down memory lane and also a glimpse into the future. From The Matrix to the nostalgic lines that move horizontally on old TVs, the number of searches for the super trendy glitch effect keep increasing.

Looking to quickly replicate the glitch effect for your images? Say no more — Pixlr X has it all for your creative needs, and that includes fast edits and applying quick filters or effects. Fire up Pixlr X in your browser of choice, and let’s get started.

The photo I’m using for this tutorial is by corey oconnell on Unsplash. Click on the images below to zoom in and get a better view of the sidebar.

Negative amounts pull the red channels in and radiates the blue channels out. Alternatively, the positive amounts create the opposite effect. Whichever works for you.

And we’re done! Here’s what my end result looks like:

Originally published at https://blog.pixlr.com on July 24, 2019.

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