Pattern Maker
No Code Algorithmic Art
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18.0for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Pattern Maker
No Code Creative Coding/algorithmic art. Create beautiful patterns in minutes from simple rules. Start with a simple shape (or draw a fully custom one). Set its colour. Then apply a rule to it, for example:
Explode: Take the last shape and explode into pieces. You can control how widely the pieces spread.
Scale: Take the last shape and make it smaller or bigger. You can control the scale.
Move: Move from the position of the last shape, relative to the centre.
Rotate: Rotate from the last shape, about its centre.
Star: Make a star-like shape from the last shape. You control the size of the points.
Chaikin: smooth out the shape.
Distort: change the shape in an apparently random way.
Restart: start over again with a new layer.
ScaleH: scale horizontally
ScaleV: scale vertically
Twirl: rotate based on distance from the centre.
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With each rule you can adjust the colours and apply it multiple times. And change between fill and stroked shapes. Then repeat, creating colourful patterns from thousands of shapes. Yet in just a handful of rules. This allows you to do creative coding/algorithmic art yet without having to write computer code ('no code').
You can then export and share as PNG, SVG and videos. The video creation allows for the animation of rules, so you can easily create video loops, ideal for sharing on social media.
An optional one-time in app purchase unlocks some extra features (like higher resolution exports) and supports future development of the App, but all the core functionality is available for free, with no time restrictions.
Explode: Take the last shape and explode into pieces. You can control how widely the pieces spread.
Scale: Take the last shape and make it smaller or bigger. You can control the scale.
Move: Move from the position of the last shape, relative to the centre.
Rotate: Rotate from the last shape, about its centre.
Star: Make a star-like shape from the last shape. You control the size of the points.
Chaikin: smooth out the shape.
Distort: change the shape in an apparently random way.
Restart: start over again with a new layer.
ScaleH: scale horizontally
ScaleV: scale vertically
Twirl: rotate based on distance from the centre.
...
With each rule you can adjust the colours and apply it multiple times. And change between fill and stroked shapes. Then repeat, creating colourful patterns from thousands of shapes. Yet in just a handful of rules. This allows you to do creative coding/algorithmic art yet without having to write computer code ('no code').
You can then export and share as PNG, SVG and videos. The video creation allows for the animation of rules, so you can easily create video loops, ideal for sharing on social media.
An optional one-time in app purchase unlocks some extra features (like higher resolution exports) and supports future development of the App, but all the core functionality is available for free, with no time restrictions.
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What's New in the Latest Version 18.0
Last updated on Jan 29, 2024
Old Versions
New Kaleidoscope(ish) rule to create rotational patterns
Save scale when you save patterns
Improvements to reset function
The history view is now the first screen you see. You can create a new pattern, resume the last pattern you were last editing or open a previous pattern.
Many under the hood improvements.
Save scale when you save patterns
Improvements to reset function
The history view is now the first screen you see. You can create a new pattern, resume the last pattern you were last editing or open a previous pattern.
Many under the hood improvements.
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Version History
18.0
Jan 29, 2024
New Kaleidoscope(ish) rule to create rotational patterns
Save scale when you save patterns
Improvements to reset function
The history view is now the first screen you see. You can create a new pattern, resume the last pattern you were last editing or open a previous pattern.
Many under the hood improvements.
Save scale when you save patterns
Improvements to reset function
The history view is now the first screen you see. You can create a new pattern, resume the last pattern you were last editing or open a previous pattern.
Many under the hood improvements.
17.0
Jun 4, 2023
Export your pattern algorithm visually, with step by step layers showing how the final image is created from your rules. Exports as PNG.
With the one-time pro unlock export a PDF with pages for each layer of your pattern.
With the one-time pro unlock export a PDF with pages for each layer of your pattern.
16.0
Apr 5, 2023
Studio mode: apply blurs and blend modes to individual layers
Quick reorder rules function (open the menu to drag and drop to rearrange)
Improved distort rule
New Move Flow rule: shapes flow around the pattern
Quick reorder rules function (open the menu to drag and drop to rearrange)
Improved distort rule
New Move Flow rule: shapes flow around the pattern
15.0
Dec 8, 2022
Six brand new rules:
Snowflake: create snowflake like patterns from shapes
Flake: clone your shape at each corner, to create fractal patterns
DistortPartial: distort just one corner of each shape
Flow: a bit like watercolour paint flowing outwards from the original shape
RandomRotation: rotate each shape by a different amount
Regularise: convert each shape into a regular polygon at its original location
New Rule Explorer screen: understand how each rule works by seeing them individually applied
Reset menu: choose from 4 presets when resetting/clearing your Pattern.
Snowflake: create snowflake like patterns from shapes
Flake: clone your shape at each corner, to create fractal patterns
DistortPartial: distort just one corner of each shape
Flow: a bit like watercolour paint flowing outwards from the original shape
RandomRotation: rotate each shape by a different amount
Regularise: convert each shape into a regular polygon at its original location
New Rule Explorer screen: understand how each rule works by seeing them individually applied
Reset menu: choose from 4 presets when resetting/clearing your Pattern.
14.0
Nov 27, 2022
New "Drop" rule: randomly drops shapes to create more organic looking patterns.
Fix to "restart" when using custom starting positions.
Fix to "restart" when using custom starting positions.
13.0
Nov 13, 2022
4k video output and improved video creation screen
12.0
Nov 4, 2022
• Undo and redo changes
• Full history of edits, jump to previous state
• Saving current pattern
• Insert new rule at a particular position
• Hide layers
• Updated look and feel (less rounding, shadows; more flat)
• Printable/exportable cheat sheet
• More detailed guide
• Full history of edits, jump to previous state
• Saving current pattern
• Insert new rule at a particular position
• Hide layers
• Updated look and feel (less rounding, shadows; more flat)
• Printable/exportable cheat sheet
• More detailed guide
11.0
Apr 12, 2022
Start from many shapes, rather than a single central shape. Choose between random or circular layout, for more intricate or chaotic patterns.
10.0
Dec 29, 2021
New outlined/stroked shapes (you can switch between filled and outlined shapes on each rule application).
PNG Export now allows you to adjust aspect ratio (portrait, square and several landscape sizes). SVG export also supports these aspect ratios.
8k export size now supported.
Data export to JSON (if you want to do something with the pattern specification).
Two new example patterns.
PNG Export now allows you to adjust aspect ratio (portrait, square and several landscape sizes). SVG export also supports these aspect ratios.
8k export size now supported.
Data export to JSON (if you want to do something with the pattern specification).
Two new example patterns.
9.0
Nov 29, 2021
3D Mode(!) you can now see your pattern in 3D
New FX colour update: apply hue, saturation, value and alpha spectrums to generated shapes
New example
Video export now has 5 second output length
New progress animation for video output
Bug fix for video rendering (it is now the 'right' way up!)
New FX colour update: apply hue, saturation, value and alpha spectrums to generated shapes
New example
Video export now has 5 second output length
New progress animation for video output
Bug fix for video rendering (it is now the 'right' way up!)
8.0
Oct 12, 2021
Examples: a collection of introductory example patterns which show how to use Pattern Maker
History View: open previously exported patterns
"RotateC" Rule: rotate your pattern around the centre of the view
Behind the scenes updates and fixes
Pro Mode: support the future development of Pattern Maker by unlocking Pro Mode. Provides additional export options and allows access to historical patterns. (The core of the App is still completely free.)
History View: open previously exported patterns
"RotateC" Rule: rotate your pattern around the centre of the view
Behind the scenes updates and fixes
Pro Mode: support the future development of Pattern Maker by unlocking Pro Mode. Provides additional export options and allows access to historical patterns. (The core of the App is still completely free.)
7.1
Mar 30, 2021
Improved video export, with FPS option (and scaling fix).
7.0
Mar 28, 2021
Video creation(!) When you create a pattern you can now animate it. Control the size of each step in your pattern and create fun, dynamic videos.
6.0
Mar 19, 2021
New start shape editor: create a fully custom start shape for your pattern.
4 new rules that apply algorithmic effects at an entire pattern level.
New visuals for the add rule menu.
Improvements to UI for smaller iPads.
New export with filter option: make your patterns pop for social media.
4 new rules that apply algorithmic effects at an entire pattern level.
New visuals for the add rule menu.
Improvements to UI for smaller iPads.
New export with filter option: make your patterns pop for social media.
5
Mar 1, 2021
Export with social media ready filters
7 new rules (4 existing rules superseded)
Various small tweaks/improvements/fixes.
7 new rules (4 existing rules superseded)
Various small tweaks/improvements/fixes.
4
Jan 16, 2021
12 more rules, for a total of 24 graphical effects. Massively expands the kind of patterns you can generate.
A new variations mode. Generate random variations of your pattern. When you find one you like export it, or update your design and further edit it.
A new variations mode. Generate random variations of your pattern. When you find one you like export it, or update your design and further edit it.
3
Oct 27, 2020
Huge new update with 7 new rules to apply (more than doubling your options), the ability to apply rules multiple times and improvements to how colour updates are applied.
2
Aug 23, 2020
Bugfix for reordering
Visual improvements
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Visual improvements
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1.3
Nov 2, 2019
Reset your pattern
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Workaround for iOS 13.2 issue
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Workaround for iOS 13.2 issue
1.1
Oct 26, 2019
iPad support and a minor performance improvement.
1.0
Oct 22, 2019
Pattern Maker FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Pattern Maker in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Pattern Maker.
iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
Pattern Maker supports English
Pattern Maker contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Pro Mode
$4.99
