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Xenofex 2

Xenofex 2

Photoshop Filters

With Xenofex 2, simulate spectacular natural phenomena such as lightning and clouds. Create striking images and text using sophisticated distortions such as Flag, Television, and the brand new Rip Open. Transform your photos into jigsaw puzzles, constellations, and intricate mosaics with a single click. Plus, presets put hundreds of quick and easy effects at your fingertips.

Xenofex 2 delivers 4 brand new filters as well as ten, totally rewritten classics from Xenofex 1. Select a filter below to see the descriptions and examples of the filters.

Filters

Burnt Edges

Simulates the effect of burning the edges of a piece of paper, or burning a hole into paper.

Classic Mosaic

Converts any image into a realistic tiled mosaic. Effective because of its edge detecting features.

Constellation

Reconstructs images as starlike points of light.

Cracks

Simulates the fault lines, cracks, erosion or fissures that one might see in an aged solid stone surface..

Crumple

Simulates the result of balling up of a flat object, such as a piece of paper, and then flattening it back out.

Electrify

Creates arcs of electricity branching out from a selection, object, or text.

Flag

Uses shadows and highlights to simulate three-dimensional, windblown fabric or liquid surfaces.

Lightning

Renders realistic arcs of lightning in digital photos and compositions without waiting for a thunderstorm.

Little Fluffy Clouds

Creates a wide range of cloud shapes and cloud-like effects, from slight wisps to threatening storm fronts.

Puzzle

Creates a jigsaw puzzle effect over your image, using highlights and shading.

Rip Open

Simulates a paper surface being torn, punctured, or blown open.

Shatter

Explodes images and selections into little pieces and shards that fly off the page.

Stain

Creates a realistic stain effect in the shape of any selection.

Television

Makes images appear as if they were displayed on an old television or computer monitor.

Testimonials

"These professional-quality plug-ins simulate very realistic effects, such as burnt edges, crumples, and stains."
Galen Fott
pcmag.com

"Designers will appreciate these effects as tools they can manipulate for fresh effects rather than cookie cutter manipulations that produce the same effect every time you use them."
Mike Pasini
Imaging Resource Center

"Xenofex 2 is another fabulous special effects plug-in collection from the effects masters and plug-in pioneers at Alien Skin Software."
Sue Chastain
about.com

""It will become your most used filter effect bundle. The clouds filter alone will give you hours of fun and ensure your dull landscapes are never dull again."
Peter Bargh
ephotozine.com