Stipple is a Rowbyte After Effects plugin that generates temporally coherent image stippling patterns from footage using a physics simulation, with GPU processing and support for external color maps and sprite randomization.
Developed by Rowbyte.
About Stipple
Stipple is a Rowbyte plugin that adds image stippling capabilities to Adobe After Effects. It creates temporally coherent stippling patterns driven by footage, constructing the effect through a physics simulation. The plugin supports After Effects CC 2021 through CC 2024 and later, running on Windows 10 or newer and macOS 10.13 or newer, including native Apple Silicon support. Recent versions allow external layers for color maps, sprite randomization, and incorporate a GPU pipeline for faster processing. Version 1.0.5 released on April 30, 2026, introduced cache fixes. The plugin is listed as free in this catalog.
Features
- Temporally coherent image stippling patterns
- Stippling driven by footage
- Patterns built through a physics simulation
- External layers usable for color maps
- Randomize sprites option
- GPU pipeline for processing
Best for
Artists generating image stippling patterns from footage inside After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Stipple work with After Effects CC 2024?
Yes. Stipple is compatible with After Effects CC 2021, CC 2022, CC 2023, CC 2024 and later versions.
Does Stipple run on both Windows and Mac?
Yes. Stipple runs on Windows 10 or later and on macOS 10.13 or later, with a native build for Apple Silicon.
Is Stipple free?
The catalog lists Stipple as free; no purchase is required to add it, though licensing terms may change, so check the developer’s page for current details.
What did the latest Stipple update change?
The latest update, version 1.0.5 (April 30, 2026), fixed cache issues; previous updates added GPU pipeline performance improvements, external color‑map support, and sprite randomization.
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