ChromaDot
CHROMADOTretro dither
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Explore what ChromaDot can do. Each style combines a dithering algorithm, color palette, and adjustments to create a unique retro aesthetic. Upload your own photo to try any of these looks.

Click any preset name in the app to apply it instantly, or use the Shuffle button to discover new combinations.

Atkinson dithering with 4 green shades. The classic handheld look.

Atkinson + Game Boy palette, Contrast +10, Scale 0.25
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1-bit black and white with Atkinson dithering. The original Macintosh aesthetic.

Atkinson + B&W (2 colors), Brightness +20, Scale 0.5
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Ordered Bayer dithering with the iconic IBM CGA 4-color palette.

Bayer + CGA Mode 4, Brightness +25, Contrast +15, Scale 0.4
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Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion with the full 54-color NES palette.

Floyd-Steinberg + NES, Default adjustments, Scale 0.25
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Jarvis dithering spreads errors wide for smooth gradients with C64 colors.

Jarvis + Commodore 64, Contrast +5, Scale 0.3
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Ordered Bayer pattern with grayscale creates a vintage newspaper halftone.

Bayer + Grayscale 8, Brightness +5, Contrast +15, Noise 10, Scale 0.4
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Floyd-Steinberg with PICO-8 colors and chromatic aberration glitch.

Floyd-Steinberg + PICO-8, Brightness +10, Contrast -10, Noise 5, 3D Glitch 15
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Extract dominant colors from your photo to create a unique palette that matches the mood.

Any algorithm + Extract Colors, tweak to taste
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