Generate classic print textures
This halftone maker converts your images into a crisp pattern of halftone dots directly in your browser. Halftone is the classic print technique that translates continuous tones into dots of varying sizes, simulating gradients and shading. It lets you quickly generate comic book graphics, newspaper print aesthetics, and pop art visuals.
The halftone effect online processing runs entirely on your device. This allows you to generate halftone online securely, ensuring your files remain private while high-resolution exports are created instantly.
Adjusting the halftone filter
You control both the density and the boldness of the dot screen halftone pattern. Dot spacing determines how far apart the dots are, changing the texture from a fine, delicate print to a chunky stylized graphic. Dot size controls the maximum radius of the dots in the darkest areas of the image.
The 45-degree rotation option mimics traditional print screens. It reduces obvious grid lines and creates a much more natural feel across facial features and gradients. If your image needs a more vibrant treatment, the colored dots setting samples the original image colors instead of using a single solid ink tone.
Customizing the ink and paper
The halftone effect allows you to set independent colors for the ink (dots) and the paper (background). You can accurately simulate classic black-on-off-white newspaper, cyan-on-navy blueprints, or warm risograph visuals.
Inverting the luminance flips the mapping so that light areas generate the largest dots instead of dark areas. This is extremely useful for bright-on-dark poster designs, masking compositions, and negative-style graphics.