The plugin for Adobe After Effects, developed by Wunkolo , is a popular tool for motion designers seeking to replicate authentic retro aesthetics. The plugin works by quantizing 8 or 16-bit color footage to limited color palettes, reminiscent of vintage video game hardware. Key Features & Updates
There will likely never be an official v2.0 from the original author. However, the open-source nature of the plugin means that a third-party developer will eventually release a native Apple Silicon version branded as "PixDither Next" or "Dither Pro."
The Scale value is easily adjustable, allowing you to increase pixel size for a more stylized, low-resolution look.
Users frequently highlight how quickly it can transform footage compared to manual "no-plugin" methods that involve nesting compositions and turning off anti-aliasing.