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Instantgradient

instantgradient.com

InstantGradient is a browser-based tool for creating animated mesh gradients using WebGL shaders. It allows exporting gradients as 4K images, MP4 videos, or code, and includes free image effects like dithering, halftone, pixelate, and ASCII without requiring sign-up.

THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH

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A good fit for

Indie developers and designers needing fast, high-quality animated gradients and palette tools.

Know the limitations

Not confirmed yet.

What you can do

Creating animated mesh gradients for visual projects and branding.
Applying artistic effects like dithering or ASCII to images for creative outputs.

Features

Animated mesh gradients rendered with WebGL shaders at 60fps.
Export gradients as 4K images, MP4 videos, or code including React and JS shaders.
Free image effects including dithering, halftone, pixelate, and ASCII effects.

Integrations

REST API for programmatic palette generation, color lookup, and community palette browsing.

Platforms & data export

Not confirmed yet.

THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM

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Known monthly subtotal

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Tool / plan	Monthly	Per year	What this assumes
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A practical workflow

Open the editor, hit space to generate a palette, lock colors you like, tweak sliders, and export.
Switch shaders while keeping the same palette to explore different gradient styles.
Preview gradients in different aspect ratios and contexts like wallpaper, card, or hero before export.

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