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CMYK Halftone Effect
Reproduce print-style CMYK halftoning with adjustable dots, ink gain, flood, grain, and paper color.
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Rebuild the image as overlapping fields of ink.
CMYK Halftone separates the source into print-like dot layers with controllable gain, registration drift, flood, grain, and paper color. The result can imitate production imperfections without flattening every image into the same preset.
Shape
Build the result with Palette, Pattern Type, and Texture Scale, then refine the remaining controls in real time.
Export
Render PNG / JPEG output and download it directly to your device.
Use it for
- Print-led editorial imagery
- Riso and newsprint studies
- Campaign artwork with visible ink structure
Key controls
- PaletteChoose Original, Paper, and Drops, plus 4 more variations.
- Pattern TypeChoose Dots, Ink, and Sharp.
- Texture ScaleTune from 0 to 1.
All controls4
- ContrastTune from 0 to 2.2.
Before you start
What can I make with CMYK Halftone?
Use it for print-led editorial imagery, riso and newsprint studies, and campaign artwork with visible ink structure. The controls stay live, so the same source can branch into multiple visual directions.
What can I adjust in CMYK Halftone?
The main controls include Palette, Pattern Type, Texture Scale, and Contrast. Additional composition and finish controls are available inside Studio.
What can CMYK Halftone export?
CMYK Halftone exports PNG / JPEG. Available dimensions and motion options follow the tool's Web capabilities.
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