Effects — Distort
Wave effect
Ripple your photo into smooth waves in any direction. Control direction, amplitude and wavelength.
- Status
- Live
- Category
- Distort
- Settings
- 3
What is the Wave effect?
A wave distortion shifts pixels along a sine curve, making straight lines undulate like a flag, a water reflection or heat shimmer.
Amplitude sets how far pixels move, wavelength sets the distance between wave peaks, and direction sets which way the waves run.
Wave settings
- Direction
- Amplitude
- Wavelength
Best photos for it
- Reflections and water-style looks
- Psychedelic and retro posters
- Text and logos
Tips for better results
- Tip 01
Long wavelengths with a small amplitude give a gentle flag-like ripple.
- Tip 02
Short wavelengths produce a rippling-glass effect.
- Tip 03
Stack with Mirror for symmetrical psychedelic patterns.
Common questions
What is the difference between amplitude and wavelength?
Amplitude is how tall the waves are. Wavelength is the distance between two peaks.
Similar effects
- SwirlTwist the centre of your photo into a spiral with adjustable angle and radius.Available
- Bulge / pinchPush the centre of a photo outward (bulge) or pull it inward (pinch) with amount and radius controls.Available
- KaleidoscopeFold your photo into a repeating kaleidoscope pattern with adjustable segments and rotation.Available
Also searched as: Ripple filter, Wavy distortion, Flag effect.