How do I create a point cloud video effect online for free?

Upload your video, set density, point size, and color mode, then hit Export. Processing happens in your browser. No server upload. Free to try, Pro for unlimited exports. You get a standard MP4.

What is a point cloud?

A set of data points in 3D space. LiDAR scanners and photogrammetry software produce point clouds to represent surfaces. This tool fakes that look by converting each video pixel into a colored dot placed in simulated 3D space according to its brightness.

Can I use Point Cloud for VJ performances?

Yes. Export as MP4 and drop into Resolume, VDMX, or OBS. Particles on black layer well over other visuals with screen or add blending.

What do the color modes do?

Original keeps source colors. Thermal maps brightness to a blue-red-yellow gradient. Neon uses cyan, magenta, and green. Monochrome renders every point in one color.

Point Cloud

Point Cloud turns video into a 3D particle visualization that runs in real time. The tool samples each pixel and draws it as a dot in space, sized by brightness. Flat footage ends up looking like a LiDAR scan or photogrammetry capture. You get the same aesthetic used in TouchDesigner, Processing, and creative coding installations, but without writing any code.

Tips

Low density (2-3) gives a dense, photorealistic particle cloud. High density (8-10) makes it sparse and abstract.
Thermal mode on dark footage looks like an infrared heat-map scan.
Crank the depth effect for heavier 3D parallax. High-contrast footage benefits most.
Background brightness at 0 = classic particles on black. Raise it for a softer floating look.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a point cloud video effect online for free?: Upload your video, set density, point size, and color mode, then hit Export. Processing happens in your browser. No server upload. Free to try, Pro for unlimited exports. You get a standard MP4.
What is a point cloud?: A set of data points in 3D space. LiDAR scanners and photogrammetry software produce point clouds to represent surfaces. This tool fakes that look by converting each video pixel into a colored dot placed in simulated 3D space according to its brightness.
Can I use Point Cloud for VJ performances?: Yes. Export as MP4 and drop into Resolume, VDMX, or OBS. Particles on black layer well over other visuals with screen or add blending.
What do the color modes do?: Original keeps source colors. Thermal maps brightness to a blue-red-yellow gradient. Neon uses cyan, magenta, and green. Monochrome renders every point in one color.

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