TVPixel is a Rowbyte plugin for After Effects and Premiere Pro that pixelates footage into separate R, G, B pixels, emulating the look of a TV or LCD screen and offering custom gap controls.
Developed by Rowbyte.
About TVPixel
TVPixel is a Rowbyte plugin for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro that converts video frames into distinct red, green, and blue pixel blocks, mimicking the visual style of traditional television and LCD displays. The effect includes 32‑bit floating‑point support in After Effects and offers adjustable pixel‑gap settings. Version 2.7.5, released April 21 2025, runs on After Effects versions from CS6 through 2025 and on Premiere Pro versions from CS6 through 2020. Apple Silicon support was added for Premiere Pro in version 2.7.1, and After Effects received MFR support in the same update. The plugin is listed as free in this catalog, but licensing details should be verified with the developer.
Features
- Pixelates the image into R, G, B pixels like a real TV or LCD screen
- 32-bit floating point support in After Effects only
- Runs in both After Effects and Premiere Pro
- Custom pixel gap controls
- MFR support in After Effects and Apple Silicon support for Premiere
Best for
Creating a TV‑style R/G/B pixelated look in footage for projects using After Effects or Premiere Pro.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does TVPixel support?
TVPixel supports After Effects from CS6 up through the 2025 release and Premiere Pro from CS6 up through the 2020 release, covering a broad range of Adobe versions.
Does TVPixel support 32-bit floating point color?
The plugin includes 32‑bit floating‑point color support, but only when used inside After Effects; Premiere Pro does not receive this feature.
Does TVPixel run on Apple Silicon?
Apple Silicon support is available for Premiere Pro starting with version 2.7.1; After Effects gained MFR support in the same update, and later releases maintain compatibility.
Is TVPixel free to use?
The catalog lists TVPixel as free, but the changelog mentions floating‑license support, indicating that licensing terms may apply depending on distribution.
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