Add Noise

Adds an overlay noise of the selected type to an image.

Canvas showing effect of Add Noise filter

Adjust this filter using the parameter controls in the Filters Inspector:

  • Amount: Sets the amount of noise added to the image.

  • Type: Sets the type of noise added to the image. Values include Pink Noise (TV Static), White Noise (Uniform), Gaussian Noise (Film Grain), and Blue Noise, which reduces banding.

  • Monochrome: Sets whether the added noise is monochrome or color.

  • Blend Mode: Sets the blend mode used to add noise to the image. For blend mode descriptions, see How do blend modes work?.

  • Autoanimate: Sets whether the noise is animated automatically.

  • Random Seed: Sets the seed used to generate the position of the noise. This parameter is available only if Autoanimate is deselected.

  • Mix: Sets the percentage of the original image to be blended with the filtered image.