A fractal is a shape or pattern that repeats itself at every size. When you zoom
in, you keep finding smaller versions of the same pattern, almost like the shape
goes on forever. It is a never ending pattern that keeps looking similar no matter
how close you get.
Key points
- A fractal repeats its pattern again and again.
- Zooming in reveals smaller versions of the same shape.
- The pattern can go on forever in theory.
- Examples in nature include trees, ferns and coastlines.
For more detailed information on fractals view the
Fractals Wikipedia page.
Fractal Wallpapers
You can use this application to generate custom fractal wallpapers: explore with
the controls below until you find a fractal view you like, switch to fullscreen
mode, then use the screenshot button to download a full-size PNG that you can set
as your wallpaper.
Pan & Zoom Controls
- Pan: Click and drag on the fractal (mouse left button)
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Select Area: Hold Shift and drag to draw a
selection box, then release to zoom to that area
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Double-Click Zoom: Double-click anywhere on the fractal to zoom
in around that point
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Precise Coordinate Zoom: Hold Ctrl to show
live coordinates under the cursor, then single-click to zoom into that exact
point
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Scroll Wheel Zoom: Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out
smoothly around the cursor