OpenProcessing
Gallery of Processing and p5.js sketches where every piece runs in the page and the source is right there to fork.
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How to get the most from it
OpenProcessing sits in Generative Art under Make, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- 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 brainy, beautiful and clever.
About this category: Algorithms as a medium: flow fields, particle systems, tilings and fractals you can steer. Output tends to be wallpaper-grade within a minute.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- Looking at something lovely
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
OpenProcessing: quick answers
Is OpenProcessing free?
Yes. OpenProcessing is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use OpenProcessing?
No. You can use OpenProcessing without signing up for anything.
Does OpenProcessing work on a phone?
Not well. We file OpenProcessing as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is OpenProcessing safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does OpenProcessing take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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