Particle Illusion 3.04 (originally developed by Wondertouch) is a standalone 2D particle effects application. Unlike heavy 3D software that calculates physics in a three-dimensional space, Particle Illusion uses high-quality pre-rendered sprites to simulate complex effects with incredible speed. Why Version 3.04?

Since 3.04 is older software, you may need to run it in Compatibility Mode (Windows 7 or XP) if you are on Windows 10 or 11. The Modern Alternative: Boris FX Particle Illusion

This version was widely considered the "sweet spot" for the software. It introduced: