Pixel Sorting Art
Sort selected runs of pixels by brightness to create streaked artwork.
Drop your image here
Drag and drop, or choose a file below
JPG · PNG · WEBP
Up to 250 MB · One image at a time
Each image: up to 16 megapixels and 8192 px per side
The lower threshold cannot exceed the upper threshold. This reorders image content and does not recover lost detail.
Original
Choose an image or try the sample to see your preview here.
100% local processing
How to use
- 01
Choose an image or try the local sample.
- 02
Choose rows or columns, a brightness range and sorting direction.
- 03
Review the result and download the file.
Details and tips
How it works
Within each contiguous run inside the inclusive brightness range, pixels are ordered by brightness. Whole RGBA pixels move together; fully transparent pixels split runs.
Made for everyday images
Create glitch streaks, abstract textures and experimental covers.
Frequently asked questions
Are images uploaded?
No. Processing, previews and downloads stay on your device.
What are the limits?
JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 250 MB, 8192 pixels per side and 16 million pixels. Expanded output must also fit these limits. Animation uses one still frame.