Show HN: Beautiful Gradient Backgrounds and Canvas

1 ugo_builds 0 9/2/2025, 1:15:26 PM instantgradient.com ↗

Hi HN,

I think mesh gradients are cool, I use them a lot, probably too much.

So I made a simple tool that puts one behind my screenshots.

No watermark, no sign-up, I just paste my screenshot, select my current favorite color palette, I add an unhealthy amount of grain texture, and hit "copy". Lots of aspect ratios available.

I also made a Canvas tool to make more advanced designs with optionally transparent background.

Do check it out and tell me what you think

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Show HN: Beautiful Gradient Backgrounds and Canvas

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