Halftone

Convert your image into a CMYK-style halftone dot pattern — the classic printing technique used in comics, newspapers, and pop art.

Halftone — before and after comparison
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About this effect

Halftone simulates the printing process where continuous tones are reproduced with dots of varying size. Small dots in bright areas, large dots in dark areas — the signature look of vintage comic books, newspaper photos, and Roy Lichtenstein-style pop art. Adjust dot size, spacing, and choose between dot and line patterns. Combine with Duotone to limit the color palette to two inks for an authentic screen-printing aesthetic.

Parameters

  • Dot size — halftone dot radius
  • Spacing — distance between dots
  • Pattern — dot or line pattern type

Best for

Comic art, pop art, poster design, print-style graphics

Use cases

  • Comic book style edits
  • Pop art posters
  • Screen-print mockups
  • Zine and print graphics

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