Applying a Pixel Explosion effect

You can use the Pixel Explosion effect to explode pixels from a center point in your images. You can select or change the Pixel Explosion options to apply this effect to your image, and save your options as a preset for use at another time.

To use the Pixel Explosion effect:

  1. In Edit mode, in the Add group, click Special Effect.
  2. Click Pixel Explosion.
  3. On the Pixel Explosion tab, set the options as described below.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • Click Done to accept your changes and close the pane.
    • Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the pane.

Pixel Explosion options

Horizontal center

Specifies the center point of the explosion on the horizontal axis. A value of 500 places the explosion at the middle of the image.

Vertical center

Specifies the center point of the explosion on the vertical axis. A value of 500 places the explosion at the middle of the image.

Intensity

Specifies the intensity of the explosion. A higher value creates a larger, more brilliant spread of the pixels in the image.

Explosion direction

Specifies the direction of the explosion. Select one or both of the following:

  • Explode horizontally: Explodes the pixels towards the right and left sides of the image.
  • Explode vertically: Explodes the pixels towards the top and bottom of the image.

Random Seed

Indicates the random placement of the pixels.

When you apply the Pixel Explosion effect to an image, ACDSee 12 places the pixels randomly. This makes the pixels different every time you apply the filter. You can define a specific random seed to generate identical pixel patterns.

To generate a new random seed, click Random Seed.

See also:

Applying a Pixel Explosion effect