Matrix Rain
The falling green code effect, running live in your browser. Adjust the colour, speed, character size and symbol set, then go full screen.
In full screen the toolbar is hidden. Press Esc to exit and change settings.
What you can change
- Color. Classic green, plus amber, blue, red and white.
- Characters. Katakana with numbers gives the film look. Binary shows only 0 and 1. Hexadecimal and letters with symbols give a more "data" feel.
- Speed. From a slow drift to a downpour.
- Size. Small characters make a dense curtain; large ones are readable from across a room.
What is matrix rain?
Matrix rain, also called digital rain, is the visual from the 1999 film The Matrix: columns of glowing green characters falling down a black screen. In the film it represents the raw code of the simulated world. It has since become the standard shorthand for "computers" and "hacking" in pictures, videos and wallpapers.
The effect is simple to describe. The screen is divided into columns. In each column a bright character moves down one row at a time, and the characters it leaves behind fade out. Each column restarts at a random moment, which is why the rain looks uneven and natural. We explain the origin of the symbols in Matrix digital rain explained, and show how to code it yourself in Matrix raining code effect using JavaScript.
Ways to use it
- Screensaver. Go full screen on an idle monitor.
- Video and stream background. Capture the browser window in your recording software, or film the screen behind you.
- Party and event decoration. Mirror a laptop to a TV or projector.
- Presentations. A moving title slide for anything about technology or security.
Want code typing over the rain? Use the Hacker Typer Screen. Want to type the code yourself? Try Hacker Typer 2.0.
Matrix rain FAQ
How do I make matrix rain full screen?
Press the Fullscreen button above the animation. Press Esc to leave full screen.
Can I use matrix rain as a screensaver or wallpaper?
You can run this page in full screen as a screensaver substitute. It is a web page, so it cannot be installed as a system wallpaper, but it can be captured as a browser source in streaming software.
What characters are in the matrix rain?
The film used mirrored Japanese katakana characters together with numerals. This page offers katakana with numbers, binary, hexadecimal, and Latin letters with symbols.
Can I use the effect in my video?
Yes. You are free to record this page for your own videos and streams.
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