Image Triangulation
Rebuilds a photograph out of coloured triangles, with sliders controlling exactly how abstract you want to get.
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How to get the most from it
Image Triangulation sits in Photo Toys 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 beautiful, clever and mesmerising.
About this category: Browser photo editors, background removers, filters and mosaic makers. Free tools that quietly replaced software people used to pay for.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Looking at something lovely
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Image Triangulation: quick answers
Is Image Triangulation free?
Yes. Image Triangulation is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Image Triangulation?
No. You can use Image Triangulation without signing up for anything.
Does Image Triangulation work on a phone?
Not well. We file Image Triangulation as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Image Triangulation safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Image Triangulation take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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