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IMAGE GLITCH

An image glitch processor for RGB split, tears, scanlines, grain, photocopy colour and risograph patterns, with PNG still and three-second GIF export.

Start from NIGHT VISION, RISO PRINT, HALFTONE or another finished look, then open the detailed controls only when the image needs more distortion or a custom colour set.

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IMAGE GLITCH interface
IMAGE GLITCH running in the browser

When this helps

Start from NIGHT VISION, RISO PRINT, HALFTONE or another finished look, then open the detailed controls only when the image needs more distortion or a custom colour set.

What this browser tool does

An image glitch processor for RGB split, tears, scanlines, grain, photocopy colour and risograph patterns, with PNG still and three-second GIF export.

First five steps

  1. Load an image through IMAGE or DROP IMAGE.
  2. Choose a finished look and set the overall INTENSITY.
  3. Choose STILL IMAGE for a fixed PNG or MOTION for an animated GIF.
  4. Adjust COLOR MODE, PATTERN, RGB SPLIT, TEAR and GRAIN.
  5. STILL IMAGE saves a PNG; MOTION saves a three-second GIF.

Basic controls

MOTION / STILL IMAGE

MOTION creates a three-second animated GIF. STILL IMAGE stops movement for PNG output and remains selected while you change the image or STYLE.

LOOKS / INTENSITY

Choose SOFT VHS, NIGHT VISION, RISO PRINT, HALFTONE, PRINT STRIPES or SIGNAL BREAK. INTENSITY moves several effects together.

COLOR / PATTERN

Choose ORIGINAL, MONOCHROME, NIGHT VISION or RISO colours. CUSTOM PALETTE lets you set four colours from shadow to highlight.

DISTORTION

RGB SPLIT offsets colour, TEAR creates horizontal breaks, TRAIL leaves an afterimage, ZOOM repeats scale and FLICKER changes brightness.

TEXTURE

GRAIN adds particles, INK PRINT roughens colour and SCANLINE adds display lines. Use only the textures the image needs.

Practical setups

Soft VHS

Start from SOFT VHS, keep TEAR low and add a little RGB SPLIT and SCANLINE.

Two-colour print

Choose a RISO palette, add DOT or STRIPE and reduce unrelated distortion.

Night vision

Choose NIGHT VISION, raise GRAIN and SCANLINE, then lower TEAR when the subject loses its outline.

Broken signal

Use SIGNAL BREAK with strong TEAR and moderate RGB SPLIT, then switch to STILL IMAGE on a readable frame.

Save and export

STILL IMAGE saves the current frame as PNG. MOTION captures a three-second GIF. The selected output mode stays active when you change the image, LOOK or INTENSITY.

What this tool does not do

  • You are responsible for clearing the rights to images you load or export.
  • Large source images can reduce browser performance.

FAQ

Is it free?
IMAGE GLITCH is free to use in the browser.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Open the tool in a current browser to start.
Can I save or export the result?
STILL IMAGE saves the current frame as PNG. MOTION captures a three-second GIF. The selected output mode stays active when you change the image, LOOK or INTENSITY.
What should I try first if it does not work?
If SAVE is disabled, load an image first.

Troubleshooting

  • If SAVE is disabled, load an image first.
  • If detail disappears, lower GLITCH LEVEL and reduce texture effects.
  • If GIF export is slow, use a smaller source image.
  • If movement makes comparison difficult, choose STILL IMAGE.

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OPEN IMAGE GLITCH

Open an image, choose a finished look, adjust only what the image needs, then export it.

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