Dithering

Transform images with dithering, halftone textures, and animated drift for still or video output.

Start blank Use an image Try the sample

See the tool, not just the cover.

The sample reduced to a high-contrast moving dither field.

Dithering result made from the bundled sample — ResultDithering

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About this tool

Break smooth pixels into print, pattern, and motion.

Dithering replaces continuous tone with deliberate dots, grids, and color decisions. Add drift when the image needs to move, or hold a single frame for a sharp print-led result.

Input: Image or blank canvas
Output: PNG / JPEG / Video
Motion: Still + video
Rendering: Canvas + WebGL

Use it for

Animated identity loops
Low-resolution editorial treatments
Halftone key art and social motion

Key controls · 4

Effect RegionChoose All, Subject, and Background.
Subject TreatmentChoose Preserve, Blend, and Off.
AlgorithmChoose Bayer4, Bayer8, and Halftone, plus 2 more variations.
Pixel SizeTune from 2px to 18px.

On the Web · 2

Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction.
Export motion as video instead of Live Photo.

How to use it

Start

Use your own image, start blank, or open the bundled sample.

Shape

Build the result with Effect Region, Subject Treatment, and Algorithm, then refine the remaining controls in real time.

Export

Render PNG / JPEG / Video output and download it directly to your device.

FAQ

Dithering

What can I make with Dithering?

Use it for animated identity loops, low-resolution editorial treatments, and halftone key art and social motion. The controls stay live, so the same source can branch into multiple visual directions.

What can I adjust in Dithering?

The main controls include Effect Region, Subject Treatment, Algorithm, and Pixel Size. Additional composition and finish controls are available inside Studio.

What can Dithering export?

Dithering exports PNG / JPEG / Video. Available dimensions and motion options follow the tool's Web capabilities.

What changes on the Web?

Use the whole image instead of automatic subject extraction. Export motion as video instead of Live Photo.

Does SHADR upload my image?

No. Image processing happens locally in your browser for this tool.

Is this the same tool as SHADR for iOS?

The core tool, parameters, presets, and rendering logic are shared. On iOS, automatic subject extraction is available and Live Photo export is available; the Web version uses the fallback described above.