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title: "Pixel Shader"
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# Pixel Shader

![Image: 020013.jpg](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/020013.jpg)\
The Pixel Shader creates a pixel-like distribution of a texture. Top right: With Pixel Shader applied; bottom right: Without the Pixel Shader applied.

Let's say you want to project a texture made up of small areas of the same color onto a surface (e.g., a TFT display). You would want the individual pixels to also look good close up. This is where the **Pixel Shader** works its magic - it creates a fitting "pixel coarseness" without having to make changes to the original texture.

> **Tip:** Tip:The Pixel Shader only works with 2D Shaders and textures. When using a Noise Shader, for example, the [Space](https://help.maxon.net/c4d/en-us/Content/html/XSLANOISE-ID_SHADERPROPERTIES.html.md) option should be set to UV (2D)