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PixelToy for Mac

Animate and distort images, create movie files, and more.

Free
In English
4.4
Based on 6 user rates

PixelToy overview

PixelToy is one of those rare programs that defies easy categorization - it creates unique, vivid special effects which can incorporate animated text, images, sound waves, and more. You can use PixelToy to create still images to composite in an image editor, generate ultra-cool QuickTime movies for use with video editing software, or just chill out and watch the beautiful, hypnotic patterns react to audio.

Dance clubs and cafes around the world dazzle audiences with PixelToy's live visual effects. What's more, visual artists have added PixelToy to their arsenal of video effects generation software, using QuickTime movies from PixelToy in non-linear video editors such as iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, or After Effects.

What’s new in version 3.0.0

Version 3.0.0:
  • PixelToy now runs on Intel Macs.
View older PixelToy versions

PixelToy for Mac

Free
In English
Version 3.0.0
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4.4

(9 Reviews of PixelToy)

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  • User Ratings

Patpatng
Patpatng
Jul 17 2009
2.8
0.0
Jul 17 2009
0.0
Version: 2.8
I will be glad if the author can make an universal binary. ;) Thanks
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Jul 16 2009
2.8
5.0
Jul 16 2009
5.0
Version: 2.8
FREEWARE!!! I paid for it too but I am proud of this Developer for making this great app available to everyone!
Guest
Guest
Jul 16 2009
2.8
3.5
Jul 16 2009
3.5
Version: 2.8
Freeware? What about that $20 I spent to put PixelToy on my first graphite iMac ten years ago? Good times. :-)
Smactron
Smactron
Oct 3 2006
2.6.1
4.5
Oct 3 2006
4.5
Version: 2.6.1
This is great! I wish it would be updated, though. At least just make it a Universal Binary!
Guest
Guest
Jan 5 2005
2.6.1
3.5
Jan 5 2005
3.5
Version: 2.6.1
I agree with everyone that this is a stable application and tons of fun. My only complaint is the user interface. The UI turns what should be a fun task into something quite frustrating. A week or so developing a better naming system (such as "sets") and tweeking the UI to make it easier to use would be time well spent.
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Jul 16 2009
5.0
Jul 16 2009
5.0
Version: null
Smactron
Smactron
Oct 3 2006
4.5
Oct 3 2006
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 5 2005
3.5
Jan 5 2005
3.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Apr 10 2004
4.0
Apr 10 2004
4.0
Version: null
Sumac
Sumac
Dec 3 2003
5.0
Dec 3 2003
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Aug 18 2001
4.5
Aug 18 2001
4.5
Version: null