Try a black-and-white look below, or open your own picture.
Squares effect
Open a photo and apply Squares in PictorX. This look is part of Black and White effects—adjust the settings on this page, then keep editing with layers, text, and other effects in the same workspace. Try a black-and-white look below, or open your own picture.
How it works
- Open this page and try Squares on the sample, or open your own photo.
- Tune the Squares settings, or switch to another look in Black and White effects.
- Save the result, or keep editing with layers, text, and other effects in PictorX.
What the Squares effect does
Squares is one of the looks in PictorX Black and White effects. Apply it in your browser, then keep working in the same project—crop, type, or add another effect without starting over.
More looks in Black and White effects
This page opens Black and White effects with Squares already selected. Switch looks on the demo to compare styles, or open the full Black and White effects page to browse every option in the set.
Looks in this set
Frequently asked questions
Is the Squares effect free?
Yes. Open this page in a modern browser to try Squares as part of the free PictorX editing workflow.
Can I keep editing after I apply Squares?
Yes. Apply Squares, then keep using layers, text, and other PictorX tools in the same workspace.
How do I open Squares from Black and White effects?
This page loads Black and White effects with Squares selected. You can also open Black and White effects and choose Squares from the looks.
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Error Diffusion effect
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