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Apply a slit-scan effect, free
Slit-scan photography exposes the film through a narrow slit while the subject or camera moves, so different parts of the frame record different moments. One image ends up containing a stretch of time rather than a single instant.
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This tool recreates the technique digitally, smearing bands across the frame to produce that stretched, liquid, time-warped distortion.
How to use it
- Open the slit-scan tool and load a photo or video.
- Set Depth for how far the smear travels.
- Adjust Bands to control how the frame is divided.
- Export at full resolution.
Tips
- Works especially well on video, where real motion feeds the effect.
- Strong vertical or horizontal subjects distort most dramatically.
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What is slit-scan photography?
A technique where an image is recorded through a moving narrow slit, so different regions of the frame capture different moments in time, producing stretched distortion.
Does it work on video?
Yes — this tool supports both photos and video clips.