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Practical, illustrated how-tos for getting great results from dithering — whether you're driving an e-paper display, engraving wood, printing receipts or making pixel art.
- What is dithering? A complete visual guideLearn what dithering is, why it works, and how error diffusion and ordered dithering differ — with side-by-side examples of every major algorithm.
- How to convert images for e-ink displaysStep-by-step guide to preparing photos for e-paper and e-ink displays: resolution, 1-bit vs 4-gray vs color panels, and the best dithering settings.
- How to prepare photos for laser engravingGet detailed laser-engraved photos on wood, slate and leather. Learn DPI, resizing, contrast, inversion and which dithering algorithm to use.
- How to print photos on a thermal printerMake photos look great on thermal receipt and label printers. Exact pixel widths for 58mm and 80mm printers, the best dithering settings, and common fixes.
- Floyd–Steinberg vs Atkinson ditheringA side-by-side comparison of Floyd–Steinberg and Atkinson dithering: how they work, where each shines, and how they compare to Stucki and Bayer.
- How to make a Game Boy style photoTurn any photo into authentic Game Boy pixel art: the exact 4-color palette, the right resolution, and the best dithering settings — free in your browser.
- Dithering for screen printingHow to dither artwork for screen printing: why dither is an FM screen, how it differs from halftone dots, mesh count vs pixel size, and index color separations.