Pixel Sort
Sort pixels by brightness, hue, or saturation. The Kim Asendorf viral glitch-art aesthetic.
Sort image pixels horizontally or vertically by brightness, hue, saturation, or RGB value within threshold-masked regions. Produces the iconic melting, streaming glitch aesthetic popularized by Kim Asendorf.
How to Use Pixel Sort
- Upload an image: Upload one of the formats listed by the tool (PNG, JPG, WebP) and wait for the local preview.
- Adjust settings and process: Adjust the available controls, then run the selected image processing workflow in your browser.
- Review and download: Review the result, then download it in one of the formats offered by this tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is pixel sorting?
Pixel sorting reorders pixels within a row or column based on some pixel property (brightness, hue, etc.). The visual glitch effect pioneered by Kim Asendorf.
What is the mask threshold?
The mask decides which pixels get sorted. 'Brightness range' sorts pixels whose brightness falls between low/high thresholds; 'edge' sorts pixels near detected edges; 'none' sorts the full row.
Why does it look like dripping?
Sorting by brightness moves bright pixels to one side of each row, creating the streaming, dripping appearance characteristic of the effect.