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Chaos theory, pixel philosophy, and tutorials for the digitally destructive.
Capsule Pixel: Building an Organic, Filleted Manhattan Grid Engine
A generative art engine in Canvas 2D: adaptive orthogonal connected regions, signed distance field corner filleting, dual-stroke relief outlines, and concentric micro-cores.
>Halftone Screen Angles & Print Preparation: CMYK Rosettes to Apparel Mockups
Why CMYK halftones require 15° screen offsets, how rosettes prevent visible moiré, and how to create dot patterns for apparel designs and print mockups in the browser.
>The 1-Bit Palette: Why Cobalt, Denim, and Retro Monochrome Define Pixel Art
Explore how 1-bit dithering algorithms like Floyd-Steinberg and Atkinson trade spatial resolution for tone, and why mineral palettes like Cobalt blue and Denim indigo transform retro aesthetics.
>From Photos to Pointillism: Generating Dot Art & Stipple Patterns in the Browser
How to transform everyday photographs into pointillism, stipple dot drawings, and geometric circle mosaics using Canvas 2D algorithms without leaving your browser.
>Circle Packing Mosaic: Building an Edge-Preserving Percolator Engine
A Percolator-inspired mosaic engine in Canvas 2D: edge dilation buffers, spatial hash grids, concentric color rings, and key-plate overprinting.
>PhotoMosh Is Now Mosh-Lite: 7 Free Browser Alternatives (2026)
PhotoMosh is now Mosh-Lite, and its free tier adds a watermark. 7 free, no-watermark browser glitch tools compared, plus the Yan app for live glitch video.
>Free Online Halftone Generators Compared: Which Keep Your Photo on Your Device?
Eight free browser halftone tools compared for gig posters and private photos: sign-up, local processing, dot shapes, CMYK, SVG export and size limits, checked in October 2026.
>The Risograph Aesthetic: Simulating Spot Inks and Misregistration in Code
Explore the mechanics of Risograph printing: soy-based spot inks, screen angles, tactile misregistration, and how to simulate them faithfully in the browser.
>Digital Cyanotype: Recreating Historic Prussian Blue Prints in Code
Explore the 1842 iron-salt printing process and how to digitally recreate Prussian blue tones, paper highlights, and fiber grain in the browser.
>Top 7 Free Online ASCII Art & Pixel Sorting Tools (No Sign-up)
Curated list of the best browser-based ASCII art generators, pixel sorters, and dither tools in 2026. Free, client-side, with zero upload requirements.
>Best Glitch Photo Apps for iOS & Android in 2026 (Free & Pro Tools Tested)
A hands-on feature and architectural comparison of four glitch art tools in 2026: Glitché, Hyperspektiv, PhotoMosh, and Yan. Platform coverage, export ceilings, processing model, and privacy trade-offs.
>CRT: Bring Back the 1987 TV Set
Yan's CRT mode adds scanlines, phosphor bloom, and chromatic shift. A guide to getting that pre-flat-panel look without owning a 30kg trinitron.
>ASCII Art: When Pixels Become Letters
Turn photos into typography. A guide to Yan's ASCII Art mode, from green-terminal classics to color-preserved variants.
>1-Bit Dither: Two Colors, Infinite Mood
Get the early-Mac, fax-machine, risograph look with Yan's 1-bit dither. Threshold, Floyd-Steinberg, Atkinson, and Bayer — explained.
>Vertical Melt: Pixels That Drip
Pixel Sort's patient sibling. A guide to Yan's Vertical Melt — what it does, when to use it, and how to keep it from becoming mud.
>Why We Built Yan: The Anti-Polished Glitch Camera Philosophy
The story behind Yan. Why another photo editor? Because the world needed one that actually breaks things.
>Mastering Pixel Sort: A Complete Guide
Learn how to use Yan's Pixel Sort feature to create stunning glitch art. From basic techniques to advanced workflows.
>RGB Shift: Creative Techniques for Chromatic Chaos
Explore the art of color channel separation. How to use RGB Shift to create that retro 3D glasses effect and beyond.
>Luma Stretch: Speed and Light
Master Yan's Luma Stretch effect - transform brightness into velocity. Create dynamic speed lines and motion trails from static images.
>Block Jitter: The Art of Controlled Chaos
Dive into Block Jitter - Yan's most chaotic effect. Learn to create corrupted broadcast aesthetics and datamosh vibes.
>Combining Effects: Advanced Workflows
Learn how to stack Yan's effects for maximum impact. From subtle enhancements to full digital destruction.
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