Floyd-Steinberg Dither
Reduce colors with Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion for a retro look.
How to Use
- Drop image.
- Pick target palette size.
- Download dithered result.
Notes
About the Floyd-Steinberg Dither
The Floyd-Steinberg Dither gives you a fast, free answer for image, audio and file tasks without sending anything off your device. Reduce colors with Floyd-Steinberg error diffusion for a retro look.
How it works
Enter what you have and read the result as it updates live. It all runs on your own device, so it is quick and private, with nothing to install.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palette?
Quantized per-channel uniform palette. Fixed B/W, or color with N levels per channel.
How do I use the Floyd-Steinberg Dither?
Simply type your numbers and read the result, which refreshes the instant you change something. There is nothing to submit and nothing to wait for.
Does it cost anything or need an account?
No. The tool is completely free, there is no account to create, and it keeps working offline after the page first loads.
Is anything I type uploaded?
No. The tool works entirely on your device, so the values you enter never leave your browser.
Common Use Cases
Retro
Game Boy / EGA look.
Print prep
Halftone-style.
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