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About PhonoPaper

PhonoPaper is a camera app for playing pictures with encoded sound (PhonoPaper-codes).
With this app, you can also create your own codes: 10 seconds of sound can be recorded from a microphone and converted into an image.

[ Key features ]
* PhonoPaper does not require access to the network for decoding;
* PhonoPaper code is analogue, so it is not so sensitive to different types of the image distortion (bad camera, dark picture, wrinkled paper, etc.); at least you will hear the "silhouette" of the original sound;
* code can be played in real-time with hand-controlled speed and direction;
* code can be drawn by hand to get some unusual sounds.

[ Examples of usage ]
* voice messages (or pieces of music) on t-shirts, billboards, posters, postcards, goods;
* audio labels for phonorecords;
* audio examples in books;
* secret messages;
* art-experiments.

[ How to use ]
Launch the app, point the camera at the code (tap on the screen to focus if necessary) and smoothly scan the picture from left to right. The code should be parallel to the frame - try to keep the camera level. The black code markers (top and bottom) should fall entirely into the frame. If the application recognizes code markers, you will hear a sound. If you are unable to play the code smoothly, press the record button on the right side of the screen, this will enable automatic scanning.

Default PhonoPaper code length is 10 seconds. But if the code was generated in Virtual ANS app, its length can be much longer - in this case, the playback speed can be changed manually.

Known solutions for some problems:
http://warmplace.ru/android

What’s new

Version 1.6.2b · Updated December 16, 2025

fixed a bug with incorrect handling of the BACK button/gesture

User reviews

Sam Brown
Sam Brown
Very very clever app, educational, romantic, useful
Ken Janda
Ken Janda
So much fun, great way to get off the wall samples.
moth x
moth x
phenomenally executed and aesthetically spooky and ominous in all the right ways. the concept is stunningly brilliant and visually beautiful!
Vaishnavi Bywar
Vaishnavi Bywar
Coool app👍
Joe Ryan
Joe Ryan
Intriguing, original and fun!
Jan Sirkia
Jan Sirkia
Strange...

Frequently asked questions

What is PhonoPaper?
PhonoPaper is a camera app for playing pictures with encoded sound. It allows you to convert sound recordings into images.
What are the key features of PhonoPaper?
The key features of PhonoPaper are: it does not require network access for decoding, it is not sensitive to image distortion, it can be played in real-time with hand-controlled speed and direction, and it allows you to draw codes by hand for unusual sounds.
How can PhonoPaper be used?
PhonoPaper can be used for voice messages or music on various surfaces, audio labels for phonorecords, audio examples in books, secret messages, and art experiments.
How do I use PhonoPaper?
To use PhonoPaper, launch the app, point the camera at the code, and smoothly scan the picture from left to right. Keep the code parallel to the frame and ensure that the black code markers are fully visible. If the app recognizes the code, you will hear a sound. If you have trouble playing the code, you can press the record button to enable automatic scanning.
Can the length of PhonoPaper codes be adjusted?
The default PhonoPaper code length is 10 seconds. However, if the code was generated in the Virtual ANS app, its length can be longer and the playback speed can be manually changed.

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