# Spread

## Overview

Example of applying the Spread filter

Original image

Filter Spread applied

The Spread filter swaps each pixel in the active layer or selection with another randomly chosen pixel by a user specified amount. It works on color transitions, not on plain color areas. No new color is introduced.

## Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under Filters Noise Spread… .

## Options

Spread filter options

Presets, Input Type, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Split view
Horizontal, Vertical

  You can set the distance that pixels will be moved along Horizontal and Vertical axis. The axis can be locked by clicking the Chain icon.

Random seed

  Controls randomness of spreading. If the same random seed in the same situation is used, the filter produces exactly the same results. A different random seed produces different results. Random seed can be entered manually or generated randomly by pressing New Seed button.

Filters Noise Spread
Spread