How to apply a shredder effect to a photo?

Select your file, set the number of cuts to control how many strips are created, then export.

What does the Shredder tool create?

It slices your image into vertical strips with offsets, creating the look of a photo fed through a paper shredder.

Can I control how many cuts the Shredder makes?

Yes, adjust the number of cuts to control how many strips the image is divided into.

What file formats can I export?

You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

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What you can expect

Takes your image and makes it look like it was thrown through a shredder. You can specify the number of cuts to make and the background color.

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Frequently asked questions

How to apply a shredder effect to a photo?: Select your file, set the number of cuts to control how many strips are created, then export.
What does the Shredder tool create?: It slices your image into vertical strips with offsets, creating the look of a photo fed through a paper shredder.
Can I control how many cuts the Shredder makes?: Yes, adjust the number of cuts to control how many strips the image is divided into.
What file formats can I export?: You can export as PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, or HEIC.
Is this tool free to use?: Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to a server. Downloads have no watermarks.

For developers

Use Shredder from Python

Open the Jupyter notebook example to see how to run this tool from the BrushCue Python API, inspect the processing steps, and adapt the workflow for scripts or batch image jobs.

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