Dithering

Floyd–Steinberg error-diffusion dithering.

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Apply authentic retro dithering with one click.

Floyd–Steinberg error-diffusion dithering is the technique behind the classic look of NES, Game Boy, and DOS-era art. Apply it to any sprite to create authentic gradient transitions inside a limited palette.

What you can build with it

  • Convert HD art into limited-palette retro sprites
  • Smooth color gradients in 4-16 color art
  • Match the look of classic 8-bit and 16-bit games

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Tool slug: dithering