What It Does
Slitscan is a native plugin by Zaebects that applies slit-scan effects to video footage or still images inside Premiere Pro and After Effects. The slit-scan technique samples different frames at different horizontal or vertical positions, producing those distinctive time-smeared visuals often associated with psychedelic or experimental film work. The plugin handles all the math, so you adjust parameters and watch the result rather than building the effect from scratch.
Key Features
Native plugin. Runs directly inside Premiere Pro and After Effects without external apps or complex setup. No render farm, no intermediate exports.
Adjustable parameters. After a short tutorial, the controls are approachable. You can generate slit-scan videos or still images depending on what your project needs.
Apple Silicon support. Version 1.1 added native M1 compatibility. The latest release (v2.3) fixes a preview rendering bug.
Broad version support. Compatible with Premiere Pro 2020 through 2026 and a wide range of After Effects versions going back to CC.
Who It’s For
Motion designers and editors looking to add time-distortion or experimental visual effects to music videos, title sequences, or abstract pieces. The effect is fairly niche, but when the shot calls for it, there is no practical way to recreate it manually in Premiere Pro.
Pricing
Slitscan uses a pay-what-you-want model. Individual users can pay any amount they choose. The suggested price is around $19.99. Businesses and teams must pay the suggested price to receive a valid license. It is a one-time purchase with no subscription.