Broken Screen — Cracked Display Simulator
The broken screen tool overlays a realistic crack pattern on fullscreen color or photo backgrounds for jokes between friends, film props, or UX demos about damage states.
It does not damage hardware—it is purely visual in the browser. Misusing simulated damage to claim warranty or insurance fraud violates our terms and may be illegal.
Exit instantly with Esc when the prank is done, and tell participants it was a simulation.
Intended harmless uses
Short gags among people who consent, classroom discussions about screen repair costs, or app prototypes showing error UI.
Not for deception
Do not show this to retailers or insurers as proof of physical damage. Technicians can distinguish real cracked glass from JPEG overlays.
Fullscreen immersion
Fullscreen hides browser UI so the effect covers the panel. Pair with no-signal for a broken TV aesthetic in videos.
Recording tips
Film the physical device screen, not a screenshot, if you want parallax realism. Reduce moire by slightly defocusing the camera.
Accessibility
Flashy crack art may disturb some viewers; warn audiences before projecting in public.
Return to real tests
After demos, use white-screen and dead-pixel-test for genuine panel inspection.