What Y2K CGI does

Transform a photograph into a nostalgic 2001 CD-ROM style 3D character render with shiny surfaces and uncanny realism.

Y2K CGI is listed under Photo Effects. It returns a finished still image on this page. Upload Photo.

Use it when you want a new treatment of a photo you already have, without reshooting the scene. The preview above is an example of the finished look, not a photo of your file.

How to use Y2K CGI

1. Open Y2K CGI and watch the preview so you know the framing you are aiming for.
2. Upload Photo. Keep the subject large, sharp, and close to the framing in the preview.
3. Press Generate. Stay on this page; the image appears in the player when it is ready.
4. Open the image, then save it if you want to post it or send it on.

What you get

Y2K CGI ends as a still image you can open on this page. Your upload supplies the subject. The effect supplies the styling described above.

Tips for a better Y2K CGI

• Use the clearest file you have. Soft focus, tiny subjects, and heavy filters give the effect less to work with.
• Match the preview: if the sample is a close-up, crop in; if it is a wide scene, keep the surroundings.
• Compare your file with the preview on this page before you generate. Y2K CGI follows that framing and that mood.

Questions about Y2K CGI

What does Y2K CGI do?

Transform a photograph into a nostalgic 2001 CD-ROM style 3D character render with shiny surfaces and uncanny realism.

What do I need for Y2K CGI?

Upload Photo.

Is Y2K CGI a photo or a video?

Y2K CGI gives you a still image. You can open it on this page after it finishes.

Where should I use Y2K CGI?

Use it when you want a new treatment of a photo you already have, without reshooting the scene.