Apply Xerox to images and videos online
Recreate the raw, high-contrast look of vintage photocopiers. Turn any image or video into a bold black-and-white Xerox-style print with gritty noise and imperfect texture.
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Ideas for using the effect
Photocopy aesthetic
Simulate classic copy machine output with harsh threshold contrast and crushed blacks.
Zine & punk graphics
Create underground-style posters, DIY flyers, album covers, and rebellious editorial visuals.
Brutalist design
Strip images down to pure black and white for aggressive, minimal compositions.
Analog print texture
Add layered noise to mimic toner grain, paper imperfections, and mechanical copy artifacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Xerox preset do?
Why are there multiple noise layers?
Stacked noise layers create depth and realism — one simulates toner grain, another adds paper texture and analog irregularities.
Can I control how harsh the effect looks?
Yes. Adjust the threshold for contrast intensity and tweak noise levels to go from subtle print texture to extreme copy degradation.
Does it work for video?
Yes. Xerox works in real time on video, creating animated grain and dynamic analog-style distortion.
Can I build a similar look manually?
Yes — use Threshold for the stark contrast, then layer Noise Generator for toner grain and paper texture. The Xerox preset combines these with calibrated settings for a one-click photocopy result.
What type of images work best?
High-detail images, portraits, typography, and graphic compositions work especially well due to the strong contrast and texture emphasis.