# Element Flow – Full Documentation

## Product Description
Element Flow is a browser-based fluid art simulator powered by WebGL2. It
simulates real fluid dynamics where colors push, blend and mix based on
Navier-Stokes equations. The tool is free, requires no installation and works
on any modern browser.

## Use Cases
- Stress relief and relaxation
- ASMR visual experience
- Creative art generation
- Screensaver / ambient display
- Meditation focus tool
- Social media content creation

## How to Use
1. Visit element-flow.art
2. Click "Start now" to dismiss the intro screen
3. Move mouse or finger over canvas to paint
4. Open settings (gear icon) to change colors, brush size, viscosity and more
5. Export as PNG or record a 5-second video
6. Share directly to social media

## Settings & Controls
- Color palette: 8 preset colors + rainbow mode
- Brush size: controls splat radius (0–100%)
- Brush brightness: controls color intensity
- Dissipation: how fast colors fade (0–100%)
- Viscosity: swirl intensity (0–100%)
- Presets: Ink (precise), Water (flowing), Smoke (diffuse)
- Mirror mode: duplicate strokes symmetrically
- Fix mode: hold 3 seconds to create permanent color injection points

## Export Options
- PNG: captures current canvas state
- WebM video: records 5 seconds of animation
- Share sheet: native mobile sharing
- Social links: WhatsApp, X (Twitter), Facebook

## Screensaver Effects
Six automatic animation modes:
1. Slow Spiral – rotating color spiral
2. Gentle Wave – horizontal fluid wave
3. Floating Orbs – drifting light spheres
4. Color Bloom – flowering from center
5. Rain Drops – falling color drops
6. Lava Lamp – rising fluid blobs

## Languages Supported
English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish,
Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Indonesian,
Vietnamese, Thai, Czech

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Element Flow free?
A: Yes, completely free. No registration needed. The tool is ad-supported.

Q: Does it work on mobile?
A: Yes. Full touch support on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Multi-touch
painting supported.

Q: Can I save my artwork?
A: Yes. Export as PNG (with or without watermark) or record a 5-second WebM
video.

Q: Why can't I stop using it?
A: Element Flow triggers the brain's reward pathways similarly to oddly
satisfying videos. The fluid responds organically to movement, creating a
deeply calming sensory experience.

Q: What browsers are supported?
A: Chrome, Firefox, Safari 15+, Edge. Requires WebGL2 support.

Q: Is there a Pro version?
A: Not currently. The full feature set is available for free.

## Legal
- Operator: CAESS GmbH, Dürnten, Switzerland
- Contact: s.schulze@caess.ch
- Privacy: https://element-flow.art/datenschutz
- Imprint: https://element-flow.art/impressum
- Sitemap: https://element-flow.art/sitemap.xml