Twirl

The Twirl filter applies a clockwise or counter-clockwise distortion effect to images.

The Twirl filter applied to a fireworks photograph.

About the Twirl filter

This filter can be applied as a non-destructive, live filter. It can be accessed via the Layer menu, from the New Live Filter Layer category.

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted in the filter dialog:

Angle—sets the type and value of the distortion. Negative values give a counter-clockwise effect, positive values give a clockwise effect. Type directly in the text box or drag the slider to set the value.
Radius—changes the number of pixels affected. Type directly in the text box or drag the slider to set the value.

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