Dither it!
Turns any image into one-bit dithered grain, with a choice of classic algorithms and a two-colour palette picker.
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How to get the most from it
Dither it! sits in Glitch Art under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful, nostalgic and clever.
About this category: Databending, corruption and deliberate compression damage. Upload something intact, receive something considerably more interesting.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Looking at something lovely
- A trip back to the older internet
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Dither it!: quick answers
Is Dither it! free?
Yes. Dither it! is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Dither it!?
No. You can use Dither it! without signing up for anything.
Does Dither it! work on a phone?
Yes. Dither it! works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Dither it! safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Dither it! take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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