Fraqtive is an interactive generator for fractals from the Mandelbrot family. It focuses on fast exploration while still providing controls for producing high-quality final images.
Navigation takes place directly in the rendered image, making it easy to move, zoom and rotate while looking for interesting regions. A Julia preview can be generated dynamically while exploring the Mandelbrot set.
Fraqtive also offers a three-dimensional presentation of the fractal surface using OpenGL, providing an alternative to conventional flat rendering.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Generates Mandelbrot and Julia fractals with several formula variants.
- Uses processor-optimised algorithms and multi-core processing for fast calculation.
- Provides smooth real-time zooming, movement and rotation through fractal images.
- Dynamically generates a Julia-set preview while exploring Mandelbrot coordinates.
- Supports high-resolution image generation for detailed final output.
- Can generate sequences of images with progressive zoom and optional rotation.
- Offers multi-sampling to improve image quality in detailed or noisy regions.
- Includes colour smoothing and image post-processing controls.
- Provides an OpenGL-powered 3D view of fractal surfaces.
- Saves images in PNG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP and PPM formats.
- Includes bookmarks for returning to interesting locations.
- Provides keyboard navigation as an alternative to mouse controls.
- Includes a built-in tutorial for learning the application’s controls.
- Supports full-screen viewing while exploring fractals.
Website: github.com/mimecorg/fraqtive
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Developer: Michal Mecinski
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Fraqtive is written in C++. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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