# Pixel Image Trail

> An image reveal effect made of canvas-drawn square fragments that paint in around the cursor and fade out into a bounded pixel trail.

- Author: [componentry](https://21st.dev/@componentry)
- Library: Componentry
- License: MIT
- Tags: Image Trail, Cursor, Hover Effect
- Live preview: https://21st.dev/@componentry/components/pixel-image-trail

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add "https://21st.dev/r/componentry/pixel-image-trail?api_key=$API_KEY_21ST"
```

Requires a 21st API key (generate one at https://21st.dev/mcp) passed as `API_KEY_21ST`. Free accounts get a limited number of installs per day; unlimited on a paid plan — see https://21st.dev/pricing.

Full component directory: https://21st.dev/llms.txt · More like this: https://21st.dev/community/components/s/image-trail.md