Apply Halftone Screen to images and videos online
Transform photos and videos into bold pop art and comic-book visuals using classic halftone dot patterns. Create Andy Warhol-style graphics and retro print effects instantly in your browser. Also known as: comic dot effect, screen print effect, Ben-Day dots
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Pop art & Warhol style
Recreate iconic Andy Warhol-style portraits with bold halftone dots and high-contrast colors — perfect for retro posters and album covers.
Comic-style visuals
Turn photos and videos into comic-book illustrations with bold dot patterns and high contrast — Roy Lichtenstein-inspired graphics.
Print & poster design
Simulate traditional print halftone textures for posters, covers, and editorial layouts — vintage newspaper and magazine aesthetics.
Screen printing effect
Simulate silk-screen and Risograph printing with adjustable halftone density and color separation — authentic DIY print look.
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Use Halftone Screen in Photoshop, Figma or on your desktop
One account, the same effect everywhere.
In Photoshop
Apply it to a layer in Photoshop 2022 and later, on macOS or Windows. The plugin renders on your own GPU and hands the result back as pixels on a new layer.
get the Photoshop plugin →In Figma
Run it on images and frames without leaving the canvas. The Figma plugin is this same editor, pointed at whatever you have selected.
get the Figma plugin →On desktop
Install the macOS or Windows app when you want a window of its own, with your account and your presets already there.
download the desktop app →Frequently Asked Questions
What is a halftone effect?
Halftone is a printing technique that represents images using dots of varying size or spacing. It creates the illusion of gradients and shading using simple geometric patterns — the same technique used in vintage comics and screen prints.
Can I create Andy Warhol-style pop art?
Yes. Halftone is perfect for creating Warhol-inspired pop art — combine it with color grading for authentic 1960s retro graphics and silk-screen aesthetics.
Is this the same as comic book dots?
Yes. Halftone uses the same dot patterns (Ben-Day dots) found in vintage comics, Roy Lichtenstein paintings, and classic newspapers.
Can I use halftone on videos?
Yes. The halftone effect works on both images and videos, allowing you to export animated halftone visuals in MP4 format.
Can I control the dot size and pattern?
Yes. Adjust halftone density, dot size, spacing, and angle to control the visual intensity — from fine print to bold pop art dots.
Is this similar to Photoshop halftone?
Yes, though Photoshop's own Color Halftone gives you little beyond dot size and screen angles. This one runs in real time in the browser, and the Photoshop plugin brings the full set of controls to a layer in Photoshop 2024 and later.