Rasterbator
Blows one image up into a multi-page halftone poster that you print at home and tape across an entire wall.
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How to get the most from it
Rasterbator sits in Photo Toys under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- 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 clever, useful and weird.
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
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Getting something practical done
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Rasterbator: quick answers
Is Rasterbator free?
Yes. Rasterbator is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Rasterbator?
No. You can use Rasterbator without signing up for anything.
Does Rasterbator work on a phone?
Not well. We file Rasterbator as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Rasterbator safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Rasterbator take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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