Glitch with Text App

Step 1: Prepare TextEdit

1. Make a copy of the image you wish to glitch, so that you don't destroy the original image.

2. Open the copy of the image in preview by double clicking it. Keep the opened image in the corner of your screen so that you can see the glitches as you go.

3. Open TextEdit, it should already be installed on your mac, if not... you can download it for free (google search TextEdit)

4. In TextEdit go to File> Open and select the copy of the image you wish to glitch. Make sure it is the same file you already have open in preview.

Step 2: Play with the code

1. While avoiding the first part of the code (the header) try typing random letters and numbers into the code.

2. Try copying a section of the code and pasting it somewhere else.

3. Try pasting song lyrics or your favorite poem into the code.

4. Do a little at a time, and follow the directions in step 3 to preview the results.

Step 3: Save

1. Each time you manipulate the code, you can preview it by clicking File> Save. You should see the change to your image immediately in your preview window.

2. If you don't like the change, click Edit> Undo ang then File> Save and the effect will go away.

3. Once you close the text editor, you will no longer be able to undo any changes, and your file will be permanently corrupted. That is why it is important to use a duplicate of your original file, so you don't lose the original forever.

4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until the desired results are achieved.