# Yan — Glitch Art Photo Editor

> Yan is a glitch art photo editor for iOS, Android and the browser. It applies 36+ algorithmic effects — pixel sorting, CRT scanlines, RGB channel shift, ASCII conversion, Risograph print separation, 1-bit dithering and more — to turn ordinary photos into deliberately broken, poster-grade artwork.

## Facts

- **Category**: glitch art photo editor / generative image effects
- **Platforms**: iOS 15.0+, Android 8.0+, and any modern browser
- **Price**: free to download; ad-supported with an optional subscription
- **Effects in the app**: 36+
- **Filters in the browser Texture Studio**: 25
- **Privacy**: all image processing runs on-device; Texture Studio uses browser Canvas 2D and uploads nothing
- **App Store**: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6757863100
- **Google Play**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hugo.glitch
- **Signature effects**: Pixel Sort, Luma Stretch, RGB Shift, CRT 1987, Glass & Frost, ASCII & Glyph, 1-Bit Dither, Vertical Melt, Blob Track, Block Jitter, Risograph, Cyanotype & Ink Wash

## Main pages

- [Home](https://yan.yichenlab.com/): what Yan is, the effect catalogue, and an FAQ with the platform, pricing and privacy facts.
- [Texture Studio](https://yan.yichenlab.com/textures/): free browser tool running 25 texture filters entirely client-side with Canvas 2D. No install, no account, no upload. Exports PNG.
- [Blog](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/): tutorials explaining how each glitch algorithm works and when to use it.
- [Privacy Policy](https://yan.yichenlab.com/privacy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://yan.yichenlab.com/terms/)

## Tutorials

- [CRT: Bring Back the 1987 TV Set](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/crt-aesthetic-guide/): 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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/ascii-art-tutorial/): 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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/one-bit-dither-guide/): 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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/vertical-melt-guide/): 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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/why-we-built-yan/): The story behind Yan. Why another photo editor? Because the world needed one that actually breaks things.
- [Mastering Pixel Sort: A Complete Guide](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/mastering-pixel-sort/): 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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/rgb-shift-creative-techniques/): 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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/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](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/block-jitter-controlled-chaos/): Dive into Block Jitter - Yan's most chaotic effect. Learn to create corrupted broadcast aesthetics and datamosh vibes.
- [Combining Effects: Advanced Workflows](https://yan.yichenlab.com/blog/combining-effects-advanced-workflows/): Learn how to stack Yan's effects for maximum impact. From subtle enhancements to full digital destruction.

## Languages

- [English](https://yan.yichenlab.com/)
- [简体中文](https://yan.yichenlab.com/zh-CN/)
- [繁體中文](https://yan.yichenlab.com/zh-TW/)
- [日本語](https://yan.yichenlab.com/ja/)

## Optional

- [Full text of every tutorial](https://yan.yichenlab.com/llms-full.txt)