Bitmap filters are plug-in image editors that apply effects to image files such as GIF, PNG, JPG, PSD, text, QD and vector shapes, SWF, BMP, and AVI. You can install Photoshop-compatible filters to change images within Director.

For the bitmap filter effect to be visible, the bit-depth of the image should be at least 24. For images with a bit-depth value lesser than 16, the filter effect will not be visible.

You can apply a filter to a selected portion of a bitmap image, to an entire cast member, or to several cast members at once.