make your own v a p o r w a v e photo!


original photo

STEP 1:
Choose the photo you want to work with. The sky is the limit when it comes to the subject matter.

photo with glitch effect

STEP 2:
Glitch your photo

photo with Windows '95 interface elements

STEP 3:
Add elements from the early internet era.

photo tinted with purple and aqua swirls

STEP 4:
Add colorful overlays.

photo showing different fonts

STEP 5:
Choose your fonts. Most vaporwave pictures use lowercase Helvetica.

added text reads 'do we live with our eyes closed? Or is it all a dream?'

STEP 6
Add an edgy caption. Bonus points for any Japanese included!

edited photo posted on Instagram

STEP 7:
Upload to your social media and watch the likes flood in!