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Mosh (formerly PhotoMosh)

Real-time glitch and video effects app, formerly PhotoMosh: free Mosh-Lite in the browser and the paid Mosh-Pro desktop app.

Our take: Mosh is a quick way to stack glitch effects (datamosh, soft and hard glitch, VHS, pixel sort, kaleidoscope) on images and video and export the result.

Best forGlitch art and VJ visuals

ReviewedOct 2026Freemium

6.95 criteria · see breakdown

Try MoshFree web; Mosh-Pro desktop $49 once or $24/yr

Mosh, formerly PhotoMosh, adds real-time glitch and video effects such as datamosh, VHS, pixel sort and kaleidoscope to images, videos and GIFs. Mosh-Lite is free in the browser with no signup, but exports are watermarked and size- and length-limited. Mosh-Pro for Mac and Windows costs $49 once or $24 a year. It is an effects tool, not an AI image generator.

PhotoMosh is now Mosh

Mosh is the new name for PhotoMosh as of December 2024, and photomosh.com redirects to moshpro.app. The free browser version is now called Mosh-Lite and the desktop app Mosh-Pro, both from Airtight Interactive.

Checked October 3, 2026

The bottom line

A fun, instant glitch-effects tool; the free web app covers casual use, with a cheap one-time desktop Pro for hi-res, watermark-free work.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isMosh (formerly PhotoMosh): real-time glitch and video effects for images, videos and GIFs, with a free web demo and a paid desktop app.

Our takeMosh is a quick way to stack glitch effects (datamosh, soft and hard glitch, VHS, pixel sort, kaleidoscope) on images and video and export the result.

The free Mosh-Lite web app is fine for trying ideas, but its exports carry a watermark and are limited in size and length. Mosh-Pro adds 64 effects, 4K export with unlimited duration, audio-reactive effects, MIDI control and live output for VJs.

Best / not good for

Best for

VJs and music-video creators making glitch visuals
Designers/artists wanting quick datamosh and distortion effects
Casual users experimenting with free in-browser glitching

Not good for

Anyone needing precise, conventional photo/video editing
Free-web users needing 4K, long or watermark-free export
Teams wanting collaboration or asset management

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Instant: drop an image or video into the web app and hit 'Mosh' - no account, immediate effects.
Scale breakpoint
The free web export is size/duration-limited; 4K, unlimited duration, no watermark and audio/MIDI need the paid desktop Mosh-Pro.
Walled garden
Low: exports are standard MP4, WEBM, GIF, JPG and PNG files, and Mosh-Pro can be bought once.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

Try Mosh

Mosh (PhotoMosh) pricing

Version	Price	What you get
Mosh-Lite (web)	Free	27 effects, limited export size and duration, watermark; runs in the browser with no signup
Mosh-Pro, one-time	$49	Desktop app (Mac and Windows), 64 effects, 4K export, unlimited duration, audio-reactive effects, MIDI, no watermark
Mosh-Pro, yearly	$24/year	Same features as the one-time license, billed annually, cancel any time

From moshpro.app, checked 3 October 2026. Regular US prices; Mosh applies purchasing-power-parity discounts in some countries. Each license covers one user on up to 3 devices. Sold via Gumroad with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

A look inside

Mosh (formerly PhotoMosh) product screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to PhotoMosh?

PhotoMosh was renamed Mosh in December 2024. photomosh.com now redirects to moshpro.app, where you'll find the free Mosh-Lite web app and the paid Mosh-Pro desktop app.

Is PhotoMosh (Mosh) free?

Mosh-Lite is free in the browser with no signup, with 27 effects. Exports are watermarked and limited in size and length.

How much does Mosh-Pro cost?

Mosh-Pro costs $49 as a one-time purchase or $24 a year (checked 3 October 2026). Some countries see lower prices through purchasing-power-parity discounts.

Does Mosh-Pro work on Linux?

Not officially. Mosh-Pro supports Windows 10 (64-bit) or later and macOS 12 or later; its help page says Linux users can run it through Lutris.