1998ify is a free web tool from tinythings.fun that transforms any website URL into how it might have looked in 1998 — complete with table layouts, bold fonts, and the aesthetic chaos of the early web. Drop in a URL and receive your site's retro counterpart, filtered through two decades of forgotten design sense.
1998ify is a free web tool from tinythings.fun that transforms any website URL into how it might have looked in 1998 — complete with table layouts, bold fonts, and the aesthetic chaos of the early web. Drop in a URL and receive your site's retro counterpart, filtered through two decades of forgotten design sense.
Why we built it
The early web had a texture that modern sites have traded for polish. Every clashing colour scheme and broken layout was made by someone who had just discovered what the internet could be — and the excitement of that era deserves preservation. This is less a joke and more a time machine.
How to use it
Paste any website URL into the input box.
Click 'ify' or press enter.
Watch your site get transported to 1998.
Share the result with anyone who remembers dial-up.
Questions
What is 1998ify?
A free tool from tinythings.fun that visually transforms any website URL into what it might have looked like in 1998 — the table layouts, web-safe fonts, and general aesthetic of the early internet.
Does it actually load the original website?
It transforms the visual presentation to reflect 1998-era web design conventions. It's an aesthetic filter, not a wayback machine.
Can I 1998ify any website?
Most publicly accessible URLs work. Sites that block external requests or require authentication may not load correctly.