What you need
Choose one authorised JPEG, PNG, or WebP still image up to 20 MB and 12 million decoded pixels. Animated frames are not processed.
Image Tools / Local studio
Compare luminance with a repeating 4x4 Bayer threshold matrix to create a deterministic one-bit patterned image locally.
Step 1 / Source
Or browse for a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image that you own or are authorised to edit.
One file · up to 20 MB · maximum 50 megapixelsStep 2 / Output
This workflow uses one fixed, documented method so repeated runs on the same decoded pixels are comparable. Processing stays in this browser tab.
The selected image is decoded and re-encoded inside this browser tab.
After download, the preview URL, decoded bitmap, canvas, and selected source reference are cleared.
Nirmion cannot remove the finished file from your device or browser download history.
Workflow guide
Choose one authorised JPEG, PNG, or WebP still image up to 20 MB and 12 million decoded pixels. Animated frames are not processed.
Preview a stable two-tone texture for small print or retro interface art while checking moire at the final display scale.
Download a separate one-bit ordered-dither PNG; the original file on your device remains unchanged.
Decision guide
Each pixel luminance is compared with one position in a repeating 4 by 4 Bayer matrix and becomes either black or white.
Ordered dithering approximates tone through a visible pattern; it is not printer screening, palette optimization, or device-specific halftoning. Browser-local processing avoids a Nirmion file upload, but it cannot remove copies stored elsewhere.
MDN Canvas pixel manipulationGood to know
Questions answered
No. For supported JPEG, PNG, and WebP inputs, decoding, pixel inspection, transformation, and export run in your current browser tab. Nirmion does not send the selected image to its API for this workflow. The result is a separate derivative or report, while the original file on your device remains unchanged and should be retained for comparison.
Each pixel luminance is compared with one position in a repeating 4 by 4 Bayer matrix and becomes either black or white. Existing alpha values remain available to the documented operation. The method does not infer subjects, restore missing detail, calibrate a display, or develop raw camera data. Compare fine edges, gradients, text, texture, and transparent pixels with the original before relying on the result.
Ordered dithering approximates tone through a visible pattern; it is not printer screening, palette optimization, or device-specific halftoning. The workspace accepts one supported still image up to 20 MB and caps this pixel-intensive operation at 12 million decoded pixels for predictable browser memory use. Results depend on browser decoding and encoding support. Animation, raw development, ICC calibration, layer editing, and batch processing are outside this tool's verified scope.