Digital
Translate source pixels into ASCII, data masks, and symbol grids for screen-like graphic structure.
Choose a tool
Choose ASCII for character cells, Data Mask for signal-like marks, or Shape Grid for repeated symbols. Tune cell size before density so the marks remain legible.
In this section
ASCII
Rebuild the image from text glyphs whose characters and brightness follow the source.
Data Mask
Generate data-like mask bands and blocks from source tone for technical overlays and compositing mattes.
Shape Grid
Fill a grid with source-keyed symbols, relief, and colour for modular graphic patterning.
Use it in the app
Open a project and find Texture & Pattern → Digital in the effects picker. Choose the specific tool, then select its layer in Layers to open the Effect Panel. Related modes may share a mode dropdown at the top of that panel. The pages below explain source requirements, first adjustments and conditional controls for each tool.