MosaicArt is a free After Effects plugin that creates a mosaic grid from an image and can merge neighboring cells into larger tiles using customizable parameters.
Developed by irrealix.
About MosaicArt
MosaicArt is an advanced mosaic and tile filter for After Effects. It splits an image into a grid of cells, then merges neighboring cells into larger tiles with the Unite Tiles Iterations parameter. Merging can follow the lightness of the base image, a custom layer, or occur randomly. The plugin includes multiple tile types and preset configurations. It is compatible with After Effects versions from CC 2014 through the 2026 release. Version 1.1.3 was released in February 2026 and adds new presets, tile types, fixes negative scale values, corrects random frames in multi‑frame mode, and updates the license framework. A demo video is available on the developer’s page.
Features
- Splits an image into a grid of cells
- Unite Tiles Iterations parameter merges neighbouring cells into bigger cells
- Cell merging by the lightness of the base image, the lightness of a custom layer, or randomly
- Multiple tile types
- Includes presets
- Compatible with After Effects from CC 2014 through 2026
Best for
Artists working in After Effects who want to turn images into mosaic and tile patterns built from a customizable grid.
Frequently asked questions
Does MosaicArt work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. MosaicArt supports After Effects versions from CC 2014 through the 2026 release, covering both older Creative Cloud installations and recent builds.
How does MosaicArt merge cells into bigger tiles?
MosaicArt first creates a grid of cells from the source image. The Unite Tiles Iterations setting then merges adjacent cells into larger tiles, using either the lightness of the base image, the lightness of a custom layer, or a random pattern.
Is MosaicArt free?
The catalog lists MosaicArt as free, but licensing terms may change; consult the developer’s page for the current usage conditions.
What was added in recent MosaicArt updates?
Recent updates include version 1.1.3 (February 2026) which adds new presets and tile types, fixes negative scale values, corrects random frames in multi‑frame mode, and updates the license framework.
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