Screen Melt Effect - DOOM-Style Melting Animation Tool

The Screen Melt Effect, Recreated in Your Browser

The screen melt effect makes the whole screen appear to melt and drip downward in vertical columns, recreating the iconic transition from the 1993 game DOOM. Click anywhere or press Space and the picture slides away in a satisfying wave — no install, no sign-up.

It is a fullscreen visual toy and lighthearted prank for anyone who loves retro effects: pick one of seven color patterns or upload your own image, choose a melt style, and dial in the speed and column width for the exact look you want.

Private by design: the whole effect runs in your browser on a canvas. Any image you upload stays on your device and is never sent to a server.

How It Works

The effect splits the screen into vertical columns. Each column starts sliding down at a slightly different moment, and the delay pattern between columns sets the overall motion — from the classic DOOM wave to a left-to-right cascade.

How to Use the Screen Melt Effect

Trigger the melt

Click anywhere on the screen or press Space to start the effect. The image slides downward in dripping columns.

Open Settings

Hover over the screen and click the gear icon in the top-right corner to reveal the Settings panel.

Choose a pattern and style

Pick a Pattern (Rainbow, Sunset, Ocean, Neon, Plasma, Noise, or Bars) and a Melt Style (DOOM, Random, Center, Edges, or Cascade).

Fine-tune speed and width

Use the Speed and Column Width sliders to adjust the motion, or upload your own image to melt instead of a pattern.

Features

DOOM-Style Screen Melt

Recreates the classic wave that melts the screen downward in vertical columns, just like the original 1993 game transition.

Seven Color Patterns

Choose from Rainbow, Sunset, Ocean, Neon, Plasma, Noise, and Bars — each redrawn with its own colors every time.

Five Melt Styles

DOOM, Random, Center, Edges, and Cascade each change the timing of the columns for a different drip pattern.

Adjustable Speed

Five speed levels run the melt from slow and cinematic to a fast, rapid drip with one slider.

Column Width Control

Five width levels go from thin columns for a smooth flow to thick columns for a chunky, blocky melt.

Upload Your Own Image

Drop in any photo or screenshot and watch it melt instead of a built-in pattern, all processed on your device.

Auto Repeat

Turn on Auto Repeat to loop the melt endlessly for a hypnotic background or screensaver-style display.

Click or Space to Trigger

Start the effect with a single click anywhere or the space bar — no buttons to hunt for in fullscreen.

Settings Remembered

Your pattern, style, speed, and width are saved in your browser and restored the next time you visit.

Fullscreen and Immersive

The effect fills the whole screen on a dark background, and pauses automatically when you switch tabs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the screen melt effect?

It is a visual effect that makes the whole screen appear to melt and drip downward in vertical columns. It was originally used as a level transition in the 1993 game DOOM, and this tool recreates that look with color patterns, melt styles, and adjustable speed.

How do I melt my screen online?

Just open the page and click anywhere on the screen, or press Space. The melt starts immediately. There is nothing to download or install — everything runs in the browser tab you already have open.

Is this a prank, and can it damage my screen?

It is a harmless visual prank. Nothing is actually melting — it is just an animation drawn on a canvas. It cannot harm your monitor, hardware, or files, and closing the tab ends it instantly.

How do I stop or reset the melt?

Open Settings with the gear icon and turn off Auto Repeat so it does not loop, or click Reset to restore all default settings. Reloading or closing the page also clears the effect right away.

Can I change the melt colors or style?

Yes. In Settings you can pick from seven color Patterns and five Melt Styles, and adjust the speed and column width with sliders. For a smoother, more cinematic melt, set thin columns with a slow speed.

Can I melt my own image?

Yes. Open Settings, use Upload Image, and choose any photo or screenshot from your device. It is shown on screen and melts when you trigger the effect. The image stays in your browser and is never uploaded anywhere.

Why does the effect pause when I switch tabs?

The animation automatically pauses while the browser tab is hidden to save system resources, then resumes from where it left off when you return to the tab.