What It Does
Dither Decay is an effect plugin for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro from MEGAKRUNCH. Apply it to any footage and it converts the image using authentic dithering algorithms drawn from early gaming console hardware. The output lands somewhere between lo-fi pixel art and degraded analogue signal, with real textural grit rather than the clean, simulated look you get from basic pixelation effects.
Key Features
8 Dithering Methods. Choose from Floyd-Steinberg, Bayer, Atkinson, Stucki, Sierra, and more. Each algorithm produces a distinctly different texture, so mixing methods with palette choices opens up a wide range of looks.
11 Color Palettes plus Custom Colors. Pre-built palettes reference classic console hardware. If none of them fit, a custom palette selector lets you pick your own colors without dealing with external files or complex import formats.
Detail Control slider. Pull it low for a fully pixelated, abstract result. Push it high for a subtle textural wash over otherwise clean footage. Useful anywhere from full lo-fi treatment to light grunge overlay.
Color Fidelity slider. Adjust how many output colors are retained, giving you control over how aggressively the palette quantization affects the image.
Seed and Blend parameters. Added in v1.1.0, these let you vary the dithering pattern frame to frame and blend the effect against the original footage.
Compatibility covers After Effects and Premiere Pro from CS6 through the 2026 releases on both Mac and Windows.
Who It’s For
Motion designers working on retro-themed title sequences, music video treatments, or social content with a lo-fi aesthetic will get the most use out of this. It also works as a subtle texture layer for adding noise character to otherwise clean motion graphics. The Premiere Pro compatibility means editors can apply it directly in a cut without round-tripping to After Effects.
Pricing
Dither Decay is a one-time purchase at $39.00, currently on sale. No subscription required. A free trial is available via aescripts.