# Glixel - Glitter and Pixel Eff

> Create amazing Glitter Effects and Pixel Effects Pictures with ease.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irisstudio.glixeleffect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irisstudio.glixeleffect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.irisstudio.glixeleffect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Iris Studios and Services
- **Category:** PHOTOGRAPHY
- **Downloads:** 1,296,548
- **Rating:** 4.67 / 5 (20,311 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2017-08-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.irisstudio.glixeleffect)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://irisstudioprivacypolicy.wordpress.com](https://irisstudioprivacypolicy.wordpress.com/)

## Description

Glixel is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you transform your photos into stunning artworks with glitter and pixel dispersion effects. Select images from your gallery or capture new ones, then use the free-hand drawing feature to apply sparkling glitter or pixel effects precisely where you want. Customize colors, add decorative stickers, and personalize your pictures with text. The auto particle dispersion tool and multiple effect patterns enable effortless creation of visually captivating images. Save your creations directly to your gallery and share them instantly on social media platforms.

Designed for easy and creative photo editing, Glixel combines artistic control with fun features to make every photo sparkle and come alive with vibrant pixel effects. Whether you're enhancing selfies or creating unique digital art, Glixel provides an engaging experience to create dazzling visual effects quickly and intuitively.

## Rankings

- #58,594 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.irisstudio.glixeleffect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting ease of use, fun glitter/pixel effects, and a wide range of options. Users find it quick and simple to edit, with many calling it excellent or awesome. A minority note a potential issue where it could misopen another app or request permissions, but this is not a common problem. Overall, Glixel is praised for its usability and creative features, with little repeated negative feedback across the comments.

### Pros

- Very easy to use / user-friendly
- Glitter and pixel effects are fun and appealing
- Wide variety of effects / lots of options
- Fast / quick editing experience
- Overall positive sentiment (excellent/awesome)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.irisstudio.glixeleffect)