PhixitAdd a ripple effect to a photo
Ripple bends the photo in gentle waves, as if seen through water, rippled glass or rising heat.
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How to add a ripple effect
- Choose or drop a photo. It opens with the Ripple effect applied.
- Set Distort amount from a faint shimmer to strong waves.
- Save from Export.
Good to know
- Low settings on a reflection make it look like real water.
- Combine with a blue grade for an underwater feel.
- Text and straight lines show the waves most clearly.
Questions
Does the ripple move?
No, it is a still image. Each saved photo shows one frozen moment of the waves.
Are the edges filled in?
Yes. Pixels pushed past the edge are reflected back, so no empty gaps appear.
Can I make the waves bigger?
The wave size follows the photo size; Distort amount controls their height.
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