Glitch art tool
glitchin' out
glitchin' out is a free, browser-based glitch art tool. Stack datamosh, pixel sort, CRT, scanline error, lens warp, and other effects on a live camera or an image.
- Free
- MIT license
- No account
- No tracking
Overview
glitchin' out builds a stack of glitch effects on your camera or an uploaded image and renders it live on the GPU with the Noisemaker engine. Add effects in any order, set the intensity of each, or press GLITCHIFY for a random stack.
It runs in the browser with no account, no analytics, and no uploads. A stack can be shared as a link.
Features
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Effect stack
Chain effects in any order, including corrupt, pixel sort, scanline error, snow, lens distortion, CRT, dither, and glyph map.
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Intensity per effect
Each effect has an intensity slider and a dice button that re-rolls only that effect.
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GLITCHIFY
Build a random effect stack with one button.
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Starter chains
Start with presets such as Datamosh, Classic, Dead Tape, CRT, ASCII, Halftone, and Neon.
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Camera or image
Use the front or rear camera, or upload an image.
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Capture
Save PNG photos and record WebM or MP4 video.
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Share links
The stack is encoded in the URL, and the last stack is restored when you return.
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Keyboard shortcuts and themes
Keyboard shortcuts for the main actions, and selectable Handfish themes.
Specifications
| Platforms | Web browser |
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| Rendering | WebGL2 |
| Input | Front or rear camera, or an image file |
| Output | PNG photos; WebM or MP4 video; share links |
| Privacy | No account, no analytics, no uploads |
| Source | github.com/noisefactorllc/glitcher |
| License | MIT |
| Price | Free |
Get started
- Open glitcher.noisefactor.io and allow camera access, or upload an image.
- Choose a starter chain or press GLITCHIFY.
- Add, reorder, and adjust effects.
- Take a photo, record a video, or copy the share link.
Resources
- glitchin' out: the app
- Source code
Questions
- Does glitchin' out upload my camera or images?
- No. It runs in the browser, and captures stay on your device. It has no account and no analytics.
- Can I share a glitch stack?
- Yes. The stack is encoded in the page URL, so the link reproduces the same effects.
- Is glitchin' out free?
- Yes. It is free and open source under the MIT license.