Monitor as Light

Broken Screen Prank

How to use

Make any screen look cracked. This page shows shattered glass in fullscreen, and every click or tap adds a new crack where it lands. A harmless prank for phones, tablets, laptops and monitors.

How to set up the prank

  1. Open the page on the device and go fullscreen with F or the fullscreen button.
  2. Click or tap where you want more cracks. Each impact spreads its own lines across the glass.
  3. Hand the device back, or leave it on the desk, and wait for the reaction.
  4. Press Esc to leave fullscreen, or reload the page for a fresh crack.

Tips

A single crack near a corner looks more believable than a screen full of them. On a phone, add the page to your home screen first: it opens without the browser bar, which hides the trick. Turn the brightness up so the white lines catch the light.

Questions

Can the broken screen prank damage my device?

No. It is a drawing on a web page. The glass, touchscreen and display are not affected.

Does it work on iPhone?

Yes. Safari does not allow real fullscreen on iPhone, so add the page to your home screen for the most convincing look.

How do I remove the cracks?

Reload the page for a single fresh crack, or close the tab.