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Software & Plug-Ins

Tools for creating, processing, and performing with glitch art — from free open-source to professional workflows.

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34 entries
Ableton (Video Plugins)
Paid
windowsmacos
Ableton Live with video plugin extensions. Several third-party plugins enable video manipulation synchronized to audio timelines within the Ableton workflow.
Adobe After Effects
Paid (subscription)
windowsmacos
Industry-standard motion graphics and compositing software. Powerful for post-production glitch effects, datamoshing workflows, and generative art via expressions and scripts.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Paid (subscription)
windowsmacos
Professional video editing software. Useful for assembling glitch art footage, applying effects in post, and final output rendering.
Arkestra
Paid
windowsmacos
Visual performance and synthesis tool. Node-based approach to generating and processing visuals.
Audacity
Free
windowsmacoslinux
Open-source audio editor repurposed for datamoshing image files. Import raw image data as audio, apply audio effects, re-export as image. Creates unique corruption artifacts.
Blender
Free
windowsmacoslinux
Open-source 3D creation suite. Used in glitch art for generative geometry, procedural textures, and as a video compositor with node-based effects.
Cathodemer
Free
windowsmacos
CRT screen emulator. Simulates the look of CRT displays including scan lines, phosphor glow, color bleeding, and screen curvature. Adds analog character to digital output.
Chataigne
Free
windowsmacoslinux
Open-source control hub for connecting protocols OSC, MIDI, DMX, Serial, HTTP. Useful for building control bridges between different hardware and software in complex setups.
Chromatose
Free
web
Browser-based tool for creating chromatic aberration and color separation effects on images.
Datamosher Pro
Paid
windowsmacos
Dedicated datamoshing application. GUI-based tool for creating pixel sorting, datamosh, and compression glitch effects on video files without command-line knowledge.
DaVinci Resolve
Free / Paid (Studio)
windowsmacoslinux
Professional video editing, color grading, VFX, and audio post-production. Free version is remarkably full-featured. The Fusion compositing page enables node-based generative visuals.
FFglitch
Free
windowsmacoslinux
Multimedia bitstream editor based on FFmpeg. Manipulate video codec data directly for datamoshing, frame manipulation, and compression artifact art. Command-line tool with JavaScript scripting support
GoVJ
Free
windows
Free VJ software for Windows. Basic video mixing and effects for live performance.
GrandVJ
Paid
windowsmacos
Real-time video mixing software for VJ performance. Multiple layer mixing, effects, and MIDI control.
Hydra
Free
web
Live-codable video synthesizer in the browser. Write JavaScript-like code to generate and transform visuals in real-time. Collaborative — multiple people can code simultaneously. Incredibly accessible
iMovie
Free
macosios
Apple's free video editor. Basic editing and effects. Limited for serious glitch work but accessible starting point for beginners on Mac/iOS.
Lumen
Paid
macos
Real-time analog-style video synthesizer for macOS. Generates patterns and processes camera input with effects inspired by analog video synthesis hardware. Beautiful organic output.
Magic Music Visuals
Paid
windowsmacos
Node-based visual performance tool with strong audio reactivity. Connects audio analysis to visual generation and effects.
Max
Paid
windowsmacos
Visual programming language for music, audio, and multimedia. Max/MSP/Jitter provides deep video processing capabilities through the Jitter framework.
MilkDrop
Free
windows
Classic music visualizer with a massive preset library. Shader-based visuals that respond to audio. Community continues to develop new presets.
MXR
Paid
windowsmacos
Video mixing and effects software for live performance.
Natron
Free
windowsmacoslinux
Open-source compositing software similar to Nuke. Node-based workflow for complex compositing and effects work.
OBS Studio
Free
windowsmacoslinux
Open-source streaming and recording software. Essential utility for capturing glitch art output, compositing multiple sources, and streaming performances. Plugin ecosystem extends functionality signif
PhotoMosh
Free
web
Browser-based glitch effect tool. Apply VHS tracking, RGB shift, jitter, scan lines, and more to images and GIFs. Quick and accessible — great for beginners exploring glitch aesthetics.
Resolume
Paid
windowsmacos
Professional VJ software for real-time video mixing and effects. Avenue for mixing, Arena adds projection mapping. Extensive effect library and MIDI/OSC control.
Signal Culture Apps
Free
ios
Collection of iOS apps for creating video art effects inspired by analog video synthesis. Accessible mobile tools for on-the-go creation.
Sleepy Circuits vidOS
Free
linux
Open-source firmware for the Sleepy Circuits Hypno and compatible Raspberry Pi setups. Community-developed video synthesis effects and pattern generators.
Synesthesia
Paid
windowsmacos
AI-powered visual performance software. Generates reactive visuals from audio with machine learning.
TOOLL3
Free
windows
Open-source visual programming tool for real-time graphics. Node-based workflow for creating generative visuals and interactive installations.
TouchDesigner
Free (non-commercial)
windowsmacos
Node-based visual programming environment for real-time interactive multimedia content. Industry standard for generative visuals, installations, and live performance. Free non-commercial license avail
VDMX
Paid
macos
macOS-only real-time video performance tool. Deeply customizable with a modular interface. Supports Syphon, MIDI, OSC, and DMX. Popular in the Mac-based VJ community.
Visual Synthesizer (VS)
Paid
windowsmacosios
Visual synthesizer by Imaginando. Cross-platform video synthesis with audio reactivity and MIDI control.
VisualZ
Paid
macos
macOS VJ app for visual performance. Designed for ease of use with audio-reactive capabilities.
VSERPI
Free
linux
Video Synthesis Ecosphere for Raspberry Pi. Open-source platform for running video synthesis software on Raspberry Pi hardware.