# Fractal Trace

## Overview

Fractal Trace

Original image

Filter Fractal Trace applied

This filter transforms the image with the Mandelbrot fractal: it maps the image to the fractal.

## Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under Filters Map Fractal trace… .

## Options

Fractal trace filter options

Options

Presets, Input Type, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Split view
Fractal type

  You choose between Mandelbrot and Julia.

X1
X2
Y1
Y2
Depth

  These parameters are similar to Left, Right, Top, Bottom and Iterations parameters of the Fractal Explorer filter. They allow you to vary fractal spreading and detail depth.

JX
JY

  Julia seed X and Y value positions. Only shown when fractal type is Julia.

Bailout length

Abyss policy

  Mapping image to fractal may reveal empty areas. These options allows you to set displacement behavior on active layer or selection edges. They are described in

Filters Map Fractal Trace
Fractal trace