Hi Everyone, In this Article I'm gonna show you How to create a GLITCH Text Effect in GIMP

GIMP is the Alternative for Photoshop. So you can try this same method in Photoshop as well.

Step 1: Add a New Image to GIMP

Open GIMP
Go to File - New
Change the Width to 1920 and Height to 1080

Step 2: Add Your Text

Select Text Tool
Type in your Text with your favorite font with suitable size
Increase the Spacing between the Letters
Align it to the centre using Align Tool

Step 3: Distort Your Text

Make the Text layer to Image Size
Select the Rectangle Select Tool
Make the Selection of down portion of the Text
Ctrl + X - Cut the Selection then Ctrl + V - Paste the Selection
Click inside the Selection and move it to the Left or Right to Create the Distortion
Do this step as much as possible

Step 4: Add a Red and Cyan Distorted Text

Make Alpha to Selection of the Text Layer
Add a New transparent Layer
Fill the Selection with Red
Add Another Transparent Layer and Fill the Selection with Cyan
Hide the Original Text

Step 5: Create GLiTCH Effect

Move the Cyan Layer Little bit to the Right using Move tool
Change its Mode to Multiply

Step 6: Conclusion

So that's it guys. Using this trick you can simply create a glitch text effect in GIMP. If you have any doubts watch this Video I have explain each and every step clearly there!!..