Dither & Halftone
Give images the texture of print and retro hardware: ordered and diffusion dithering, halftone dots, and custom palettes.
About this tool
The Dither & Halftone tool recreates the look of classic printing and early computer graphics: Floyd–Steinberg and ordered Bayer dithering, newspaper-style halftone dots, reduced palettes and 1-bit black-and-white conversions. It's the fast way to get zine, risograph and retro-game aesthetics.
Fine-tune dot size, angle, palette and contrast with a live preview, then export high-resolution results for print or web. As with every ProDesigner tool, your images are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Features
Classic algorithms
Floyd–Steinberg, Bayer ordered dithering, halftone dots and more.
Palette control
Reduce to custom color palettes or pure 1-bit black and white.
Print-ready output
Export high-resolution results suited to zines, posters and risograph.
Live preview
See every parameter change instantly before exporting.
Frequently asked questions
What is dithering?
Dithering creates the illusion of more colors or tones by arranging a limited palette in patterns — the technique behind retro computer graphics and much of print history.
Can I use halftone effects for printing?
Yes — export at high resolution and the dot patterns hold up well in zines, posters and screen printing.
Is the tool free for commercial work?
Yes. Anything you create is yours, including for commercial projects.
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