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Use Gridditor to find effects (pictures)

Preview image effects easily by swiping a grid to see how different effects blend together.

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Focal point is the baseline

Set your focal point, then swipe in any direction to see how each effect changes your image.
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The edges are the extremes

Swipe out to the edges to see the strongest of each effect. Here, at the corner of Vibrant and Bright, the colors are saturated and intense.
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Change your filters

On each side you can touch the current filter to select from 22 different variations, and the images in your grid will update immediately to show the changes.
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Reset your focal point

To really go to extremes, you can reset your focal point to one of the images at the edge, making it the center of a new grid. This is where you can sample the wilder side of Gridditor.
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Learn the ropes

If you have questions about the layout, a simple Help screen is only a touch away.

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