Data Glitch 2 is a native Rowbyte plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that creates realistic digital image glitches with four glitch types, per‑channel controls, and support for YUV, RGB, and alpha channels.
Developed by Rowbyte.
About Data Glitch 2
Data Glitch 2 is a native plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro from Rowbyte that generates realistic digital image glitches. It runs on both Mac and Windows. The plugin offers four glitch types – Scan, Block, Offset and Rect – each with individual and per‑channel control, as well as per‑channel random seed control. It supports YUV and RGB color spaces, provides image compression control with an optional image map, and includes alpha support for glitching type and logos. Audio‑reactive animations can be driven by expressions, and both Image Type and Strip Type glitches have quality settings. Version 2.7.5 was released on April 21, 2025 and is compatible with After Effects releases from CS6 through 2025 and Premiere Pro releases from CS6 through 2020.
Features
- Four glitch types — Scan, Block, Offset and Rect — with individual and per-channel control
- Support for YUV and RGB color spaces
- Image compression control with optional image map, plus compression artifacts on the fly
- Per-channel random seed control
- Alpha support for glitches, for use on type and logos
- Audio reactive animations via expressions
- Image Type and Strip Type glitches with quality settings
Best for
Creating realistic digital image glitches in After Effects and Premiere Pro, including transitions, glitching type, and logo effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Data Glitch 2 work with After Effects 2025?
Yes. Data Glitch 2 lists compatibility with After Effects 2025 and earlier releases back to CS6 on both Mac and Windows.
Does Data Glitch 2 work in Premiere Pro?
Yes. The plugin is compatible with Premiere Pro from CS6 through the 2020 release, and Apple Silicon support was added in version 2.7.1.
Is Data Glitch 2 available for Mac and Windows?
Yes. Data Glitch 2 works on macOS and Windows; macOS support includes Apple Silicon and Catalina compatibility.
Is Data Glitch 2 free to download?
The catalog marks Data Glitch 2 as free, though licensing terms may vary; check the developer’s page for current conditions.
What changed in Data Glitch 2 version 2.7.5?
Version 2.7.5, released April 21 2025, fixed version‑mismatch errors; prior updates added bug fixes, floating‑license support, MFR support in After Effects, and Apple Silicon support for Premiere.
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