Fractal Noise Browser is an After Effects panel offering over 250 curated Fractal and Turbulent Noise presets organized into nine categories, with thumbnail and animated previews, double‑click application, seed randomization, seamless looping, and a User Presets section for custom saves.
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Developed by synthetick.

About Fractal Noise Browser
Fractal Noise Browser provides a resizable, dockable panel for After Effects that groups more than 250 presets across nine categories, including organic textures, atmospheric simulations, grunge, and glitch effects. Each preset displays a thumbnail and an animated preview, allowing visual selection before application. The tool works with both Fractal Noise (GPU‑accelerated and loopable) and Turbulent Noise; users can set their preferred effect, apply presets by double‑clicking or via an Apply button, randomize the seed for variation, and enable instant animation and seamless looping. Version 1.1 introduces a User Presets section where custom presets can be saved and browsed with the same controls as the built‑in collection. The panel is compatible with After Effects versions 2022 through 2026 and is also offered in a discounted bundle with GradientHub.
Features
- 250+ presets organized into 9 curated categories
- Resizable, dockable, and scrollable interface
- Works with both Fractal Noise (GPU-accelerated, loopable) and Turbulent Noise, set to your preferred effect
- Thumbnail images and animated previews for exploring the effects
- Double-click application, or single-click plus the Apply button
- Randomize Seed option for instant variations, with instant animation and seamless looping
- User Presets section to save and browse your own presets
Best for
After Effects artists who need a visual, thumbnail‑driven way to browse and apply noise presets and who want to store their own custom presets.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Fractal Noise Browser support?
It supports After Effects 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Is Fractal Noise Browser free to use?
The catalog lists it as free; licensing details should be confirmed on the developer’s page.
How do I save my own presets in Fractal Noise Browser?
Use the User Presets section added in version 1.1: save your preset files (image and optional video preview) in the designated folder using matching base names, then they appear in the panel for selection.
What’s new in Fractal Noise Browser 1.1?
Version 1.1 added a User Presets section, 52 new presets, and a maintenance update to the latest aescripts licensing framework; earlier 1.0.1 fixed a preset‑parsing error.
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