Kaleider emulates various Kaleidoscope, Mirroring, 3D Mirroring and Funneling effects. Effects can be controlled manually to create particular desired results, or patterns can be automatically, randomly generated to provide a fascinating, ever-changing display of colors and image fragments on the screen. Shifting/Wandering Effects add motion to the graphics, and the Rooms feature creates depth perspectives. Music can accompany the effects.

Kaleider generates Kaleidoscopes, Mirrors, 3D Mirrors and Funnels automatically in random sequences. Configuration allows control of which effects are included and how often they are rendered. The Wandering Effects option adds motion to the graphics. The Rooms feature creates depth perspectives, optionally with automated Roaming movements. Mandala Mode shows patterns centered within a circle. Music can also accompany the visual effects.