4 kilobytes. One executable. Infinite possibilities. The PC 4K Intro compo is where code compression meets creative explosion — and legends are made, 4096 bytes at a time.

🧠 What is it? This compo is for graphical intro productions on modern PCs where the entire thing — code, visuals, audio, and all — fits in a single 4,096 byte file. It’s not just a size limit, it’s an art form.

📏 Rules:

• Maximum size: 4096 bytes (unpacked executable size).
• Platform: Windows (usually 64-bit, with recent DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan support).
• Must be a standalone executable — no external assets or files allowed.
• Must run and exit cleanly without crashing, hanging, or requiring admin access.
• Sound is optional, but highly encouraged — synths like 4klang, Oidos, or your own tiny audio engine are welcome.
• Intros will be played on the compo machine with standard config — resolution, aspect ratio, and runtime options must be autodetect or included.

🔧 Pro Tips:

• Use compression tools like Crinkler to squeeze every byte.
• Shaders are your best friend — most 4Ks are driven by GLSL/HLSL visuals with procedurally generated geometry and animation.
• Procedural audio can make or break a 4K — make it pulse, breathe, and blow minds.
• Every byte saved is a byte earned — smart hacks, minimalistic design, and clever tricks are part of the fun.

🏆 Why Enter? The PC 4K Intro compo is the scene’s cutting edge — where size limitations breed mind-blowing creativity and technical wizardry. It’s where art, code, math, and sound collide in the tightest format. Daring, impressive, and fiercely competitive — this is where the best of the best flex.