MAD PAINTER is a GPU‑accelerated plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that adds painted brush‑stroke effects to footage. It supports versions 2020‑2026 of both hosts and is listed as free.
Developed by Pixel Sorter Studio.
About MAD PAINTER
MAD PAINTER is a GPU‑accelerated plugin from Pixel Sorter Studio that applies brush‑stroke overlays to video clips inside After Effects and Premiere Pro. The plugin is compatible with After Effects 2020 through 2026 and Premiere Pro 2020 through 2026, covering both older and current installations. Initial release occurred in early 2025, with Windows support added in version 1.1.0. Subsequent updates improved the GPU backend for broader card compatibility and speed, and version 1.2.5 (July 3 2026) addressed bugs and licensing persistence issues. A demo video is available, and the plugin is listed here as free, though licensing terms should be verified on the developer’s site.
Features
- GPU-accelerated processing
- Paints brush strokes over footage
- Works in both After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Compatibility spanning the 2020 through 2026 releases of each application
- GPU backend that supports a range of graphics cards
- Listed here as free
Best for
Adding painted brush‑stroke looks to footage in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Does MAD PAINTER work with After Effects 2026 and Premiere Pro 2026?
Yes. MAD PAINTER supports After Effects and Premiere Pro versions from 2020 up to 2026, so both the 2026 releases are covered.
Does MAD PAINTER need a GPU?
The plugin relies on GPU processing; it is GPU‑accelerated and requires a compatible graphics card for operation.
Is MAD PAINTER free?
The catalog lists MAD PAINTER as free, but licensing terms may change, so check the developer’s page for current details before downloading.
What changed in MAD PAINTER 1.2.5?
Version 1.2.5, released on July 3 2026, is a bug‑fix update that resolves licensing persistence issues and includes general stability improvements.
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