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madphase

compose with images

A real-time compositing studio for artwork, animation, and live visuals.
Layer images, typography, video, and 3D. Shape the details, make it move, and keep every layer editable.

66 effect families · 185 sub-modes · macOS + Windows + Linux

Free with a visible watermark · sign in for 7 days watermark-free · no card required

pixel sort + ascii
three ways to work

still. video. live. one editable stack

madphase desktop workspace showing Car Fire at Night, NTSC effect controls, the layer stack, and animated effect tracks

still mode

Build layered artwork from images, text, shapes, generated textures, and 3D. Blend sources, refine masks, and shape color and light. Keep the composition editable as you work toward a finished image.

video mode

Bring the same composition into motion. Animate layers and effects with keyframes, shape timing with Bézier curves, or build a rhythm with modulators and audio drivers. Export the finished sequence with sound.

live mode

Perform with live sound, cameras, and screen sources. Map supported controls to MIDI or same-computer OSC, then send your canvas to a display or a compatible video app. Capture and output setup vary by platform.

Editable layers · timeline animation · audio-reactive motion · live control

system

one studio, top to bottom

layersImages, text, video, procedural sources, and 3D scenes; nested groups, editable masks, and portal layers
modesStill for artwork, Video for animation, Live for performance — one editable project
animationKeyframes, Bézier curves, modulators, and audio drivers
live controlMIDI and same-computer OSC; live camera and screen sources; Canvas Output and virtual camera, with platform-specific setup
effects66 families, 185 sub-modes — combine, mask, and reorder treatments
exportsStills: PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, TGA, EXR. Motion: MP4, MOV, WebM, GIF.
performanceGPU-accelerated effects, cached renders, and adjustable preview quality. Speed depends on your hardware and composition.
platformsDesktop software for macOS, Windows, and Linux
projectsSave layers, sources, and animation in a .mphase project you can reopen and rework

pricing

the whole studio. yours to explore

no tiers

All core effects, working modes, and export formats. Commercial use included — no per-project fees, no royalties.

one price

$29/month or $279/year. One subscription covers macOS, Windows, and Linux — use your account to activate the app on your current machine. Optional connected services and AI credit usage are separate.

perpetual fallback

Complete 12 consecutive paid months or one annual payment to permanently keep that block’s desktop app releases. Each further completed block extends the versions you keep.