JPG Glitch
Drags the guts of a JPEG around with three sliders, producing the smeared colour blocks that only broken files make.
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How to get the most from it
JPG Glitch sits in Glitch Art under Make, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- 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 weird, clever and beautiful.
About this category: Databending, corruption and deliberate compression damage. Upload something intact, receive something considerably more interesting.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Looking at something lovely
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
JPG Glitch: quick answers
Is JPG Glitch free?
Yes. JPG Glitch is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use JPG Glitch?
No. You can use JPG Glitch without signing up for anything.
Does JPG Glitch work on a phone?
Yes. JPG Glitch works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is JPG Glitch safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does JPG Glitch take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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