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I have been searching for how can I create a similar effect to this. I found that it is known as the glitch effect and could only be achieved by using a scanner, and since I don't have a scanner, I wanted to ask if is there any way to create the same effect using Adobe Photoshop? I have tried using the Pinch, Liquify and Scratches filters, but they did not work.

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  • This Link might help you find your answer. Jun 27, 2022 at 10:58
  • While I have no idea how you might achieve that effect with or without a scanner, I feel the need to ask why you don't have one? Can people in your district not buy used scanners for pocket change? Jun 28, 2022 at 19:50

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Here's one possible method . . .

Make sure everything is just one layer - flatten all layers if necessary.

Create a new transparent layer above, and using the Clone tool, Clone little pieces of text somewhat randomly onto this new layer.

Something like this perhaps

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Use the Smudge tool with a textured brush tip to drag across some of the cloned letters

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Finally, change the layer blending mode to Hard Light, or experiment with the various blend modes.

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You could also experiment with different kinds of brush tips for different smudge effects, or add similar extra layers with different blend modes, etc

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