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Open the Img Stop Halftone Effect Generator, add your image and choose dots, lines or squares. Pick one colour, CMYK print look or colour dots, adjust dot size, angle and contrast, set ink and paper colours, and download.
About the Halftone Effect
The Img Stop Halftone Effect Generator recreates the printed look of newspapers, comics and screen-printed posters. Your photo is turned into a pattern of dots, lines or squares whose size follows the light and dark areas of the image.
Use a single ink colour, the four-colour CMYK print look or full colour dots. Adjust dot size, angle and contrast, choose ink and paper colours or invert the result, and apply the same style to many images at once.
Key features
- Three shapesDots, lines or squares.
- Three colour modesOne colour, CMYK print look or colour dots.
- Dot size and angleFrom fine print to bold pop-art dots at any angle.
- ContrastMake the pattern punchier or softer.
- Ink and paper coloursChoose any colours, or invert the image.
- BulkApply the effect to many images and download a ZIP.
How to use the Halftone Effect
- Add images Drop one or more photos.
- Choose shape and colour mode Pick dots, lines or squares and one colour, CMYK or colour dots.
- Adjust the pattern Set dot size, angle, contrast, ink and paper colours.
- Download Save the image or all images as a ZIP.
Halftone Effect at a glance
| Price | Free, no watermark |
|---|---|
| Shapes | Dots, lines, squares |
| Colour modes | One colour, CMYK print look, colour dots |
| Controls | Dot size, angle, contrast, ink, paper, invert |
| Bulk | Yes – many images at once, ZIP download |
| Processing | In your browser – photos are not uploaded |
When to use it
- Design retro posters, flyers and album covers.
- Prepare images for screen printing and risograph-style prints.
- Make bold halftone portraits for social media.
- Create textures and backgrounds for graphic design.
- Give a set of images one consistent printed look.
Tips for the best result
- Larger dots give a bold pop-art look; small dots look like newspaper print.
- A 45° angle is the classic single-colour halftone angle.
- Raise the contrast for photos that look flat.
- Try coloured paper with dark ink for a vintage print feel.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a halftone effect to a photo?
Add the photo to the Img Stop Halftone Effect Generator, choose dots, lines or squares, adjust size and angle, and download.
What is a CMYK halftone?
It mimics colour printing, where cyan, magenta, yellow and black dots at different angles combine to form the picture. Choose the CMYK print look mode.
Can I change the dot colour and background?
Yes. Set any ink colour and paper colour, or invert the image.
Can I make a halftone with lines instead of dots?
Yes. Choose lines or squares instead of dots.
Is the halftone generator free?
Yes, it is free with no watermark and works in your browser.
Learn more
- Halftone – the printing technique behind many photo effects
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