Pixel Sorter adds pixel-sorting effects to After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro, offering multiple sorting modes, gradient output, angle sorting, noise, constraint masks, and a multi‑threaded core with a Simple Mode for quick setups.
Developed by Pixel Sorter Studio.

About Pixel Sorter
Pixel Sorter is a pixel‑sorting plugin from Pixel Sorter Studio that runs in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Premiere Pro and also supports Final Cut Pro, Media Encoder, Nuke/NukeX, and Photoshop across recent versions. It provides several sorting modes, including angle/rotation and stretch, with gradient output, noise, offset, length, randomization, and feather controls. Sorting blocks and resolution settings let you produce larger, bolder sorted pixels, while deep‑color support (16‑ and 32‑bit) and a multi‑threaded core handle high‑precision projects. The Cycle option offers an infinite angle UI for animation. Simple Mode, introduced in version 4.1.0, displays only essential settings for faster workflows and includes a 15% speed improvement. A universal license covers After Effects, Premiere Pro, Nuke, Resolve, and Photoshop. This catalog lists Pixel Sorter as free; verify current licensing on the developer’s site.
Features
- Several sorting modes, including angle/rotation sort and a stretch mode
- Gradient output type plus noise, with offset, length, randomization, and feather in/out
- Sorting blocks and resolution settings for bigger, bolder sorted pixels
- Constraint masks to limit where the effect applies
- Cycle option with an infinite angle UI for animation
- Deep color support (16 and 32 bit) and a multi-threaded core algorithm
- Simple Mode showing only basic settings, and a universal license across AE, Premiere, Nuke, Resolve, and Photoshop
Best for
Artists creating pixel‑sorting visual effects in After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and other supported hosts.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Pixel Sorter support?
Pixel Sorter supports After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
Does one Pixel Sorter license work across multiple hosts?
A single universal license applies to After Effects, Premiere Pro, Nuke, Resolve, and Photoshop, so the same license works across those hosts.
What does Simple Mode in Pixel Sorter do?
Simple Mode displays only the basic settings, allowing quick configuration of pixel‑sorting effects while keeping the full set of controls available elsewhere.
Is Pixel Sorter free?
The catalog lists Pixel Sorter as free, but the universal license suggests a paid component; check the developer’s site for the current pricing and licensing terms.
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