Chromabba is a free plugin that creates realistic chromatic aberration and a liquid‑glass distortion effect. It works in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Nuke and other OFX hosts, using WebGPU for GPU acceleration.
Developed by Towards Inner Momentum.
About Chromabba
Chromabba, developed by Towards Inner Momentum, simulates the way light bends around edges rather than merely shifting RGB channels. In addition to chromatic aberration it can produce a liquid‑glass distortion. Users can adjust strength, direction (Both, Inward, Outward) and edge attraction. The effect runs on WebGPU, with Direct3D 12 or Vulkan fallback on Windows, and shows an on‑frame warning if a frame exceeds the GPU’s size limits instead of crashing the host.
Compatibility listed includes After Effects 2026‑2022, DaVinci Resolve 21‑18, Nuke/NukeX 16.0‑13.0 and Premiere Pro 2026‑2022, as well as other OFX‑compatible applications.
Features
- Simulates how light bends around edges rather than only shifting RGB channels
- Controls for strength, direction, and edge attraction
- Direction parameter with Both, Inward, and Outward modes
- Liquid glass distortion effect
- GPU-accelerated via WebGPU
- On-frame warning when a frame size exceeds GPU limits, keeping the image visible instead of crashing the host
Best for
Adding realistic chromatic aberration and liquid‑glass distortion in After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke and other OFX hosts.
Frequently asked questions
Which applications and versions does Chromabba support?
Chromabba works in After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke and other OFX hosts. Listed compatibility covers After Effects 2026‑2022, DaVinci Resolve 21‑18, Nuke/NukeX 16.0‑13.0 and Premiere Pro 2026‑2022.
Does Chromabba need a GPU?
Yes. Chromabba is GPU‑accelerated via WebGPU. On Windows it uses Direct3D 12 by default and falls back to Vulkan if needed. When a frame exceeds the GPU’s size limit, the plugin displays an on‑frame warning instead of crashing.
Is Chromabba free?
The catalog lists Chromabba as free. Pricing and licensing terms may change, so consult the developer’s page for the current details.
What changed in Chromabba 1.3.5?
Version 1.3.5 (released 1 April 2026) improves stability for very large compositions and sequences in After Effects and Premiere Pro, especially 8K and larger. It now shows a clear on‑frame warning when a frame exceeds GPU limits and keeps the image visible with a warning overlay.
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