Image Distortion
Warps a photograph through a draggable mesh, so faces melt by exactly as much as you decide they should.
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How to get the most from it
Image Distortion sits in Glitch Art under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- 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 weird, funny 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
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A reliable laugh
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Image Distortion: quick answers
Is Image Distortion free?
Yes. Image Distortion is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Image Distortion?
No. You can use Image Distortion without signing up for anything.
Does Image Distortion work on a phone?
Not well. We file Image Distortion as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Image Distortion safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Image Distortion take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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