How to Create a Pixel Stretch Effect in Affinity

Опубликовано: 01 Август 2026
на канале: Beetronica
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You've probably seen this effect everywhere because it's trending lately, the stretched pixel look that makes images look really unique and artistic. There's a bit of retro feel as well. In this video, I'll show you how to create it in Affinity from scratch!

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Separate the Subject from the Background
00:49 Select and Duplicate for the Stretch Effect
01:41 Stretch the Cutouts Across the Canvas
02:03 Fix Transparency Issues
02:24 Modify and Experiment with the Stretch Effect
02:45 Add Shadow to the Bird
03:01 Closure
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Note:
I'm Using a Windows PC, so if you're using a Mac, see the following shortcuts:
• Ctrl (W) - Cmd (M)
• Alt (W) - Opt (M)

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