CMYK Halftone

Reproduce print-style CMYK halftoning with adjustable dots, ink gain, flood, grain, and paper color.

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The botanical sample separated into a coarse printed dot field.

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About this tool

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.

Input
Image
Output
PNG / JPEG
Motion
Still image
Rendering
WebGL

Use it for

  • Print-led editorial imagery
  • Riso and newsprint studies
  • Campaign artwork with visible ink structure

Key controls · 4

  • PaletteChoose Original, Paper, and Drops, plus 4 more variations.
  • Pattern TypeChoose Dots, Ink, and Sharp.
  • Texture ScaleTune from 0 to 1.
  • ContrastTune from 0 to 2.2.

How to use it

01

Start

Use your own image or open the bundled sample.

02

Shape

Build the result with Palette, Pattern Type, and Texture Scale, then refine the remaining controls in real time.

03

Export

Render PNG / JPEG output and download it directly to your device.

FAQ

CMYK Halftone

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.

Does SHADR upload my image?

No. Image processing happens locally in your browser for this tool.

Is this the same tool as SHADR for iOS?

Yes. The Web and iOS versions of CMYK Halftone share the same tool source, parameters, presets, and rendering logic.