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Halftone Maker
Turn images into halftone art with a free online generator. Adjust, preview, and export PNG or SVG — entirely in your browser.
ϟNo installationOpen your browser. Create.
♢Your images stay privateProcessed on your device
▧PNG & SVGPixels or editable vectors
MADEOF DOTSArt in dots. Made by you. ↗
Choose an image
Drag and drop an image here, or choose a file below
JPG, PNG, WebP · Up to 10 MBOr try an example
♢ No account. No image uploads.
Quick styles
Make it your own
More options⌄
Export size changes dimensions, not source detail. SVG dots remain editable.
Ready when you are.
Every dot, your way
Fine-tune size, spacing, angle, contrast, and color.
Pixels or vectors
Download a PNG or take editable SVG dots into your workflow.
Your browser is the studio
Your images are processed locally. They never leave your device.
Less gradient. More character.
A thousand dots. Endless ideas.
A little inspiration for your next poster, cover, or happy accident.
Updated tools & downloads
Tools, textures, and useful explanations.
Start with the job you need to finish. Make a pattern, download a texture, or understand why the dots behave the way they do.
Browse every guideA practical guide to the editor
Make a halftone from a photo, then choose the right file for the job.
This halftone maker reads the light and dark areas in a photograph and rebuilds them as a field of marks. Dark areas receive larger dots; highlights receive smaller dots or open space. The result keeps the subject while replacing continuous tone with graphic texture. Use the live preview to judge important edges before you export.
Use this image to halftone workflow when the photo should control every dot. The guide below explains the measured default, the controls, and which focused page to choose for a different job.
Measured starting point
What the default preset actually does.
The halftone tool starts with circles on an 8 px grid, a 45-degree angle, and 115% contrast. Dot color is deep navy (#101827) on white. Treat this as a baseline: a clear, side-lit portrait usually holds more structure, while a flat image may need stronger contrast or tighter spacing.
The preview uses a 960 px long edge. Export is recalculated at the selected size, so a 2400 px PNG contains more pixels. SVG stores generated paths without embedding the photo, leaving the dot art editable.
Default presetClassic
- Dot size
- 8 pxControls the maximum diameter of each mark.
- Spacing
- 8 pxSets the distance between sample points in the grid.
- Angle
- 45°Rotates the dot grid without rotating your photo.
- Contrast
- 115%Separates light and dark areas before dot sizes are calculated.
- Shape
- CircleAlso available as square or diamond marks.
- Export
- 1600 pxThe default long edge; 960 px and 2400 px are also available.
Read the controls
Change one variable at a time.
Dot size sets visual weight
The 2–18 px range controls how much area a dark sample can occupy. Larger marks give halftone art a bold poster weight. Smaller marks retain detail but may disappear when reduced or printed on absorbent stock.
Spacing sets the detail
Spacing runs from 4–20 px. A tighter grid samples the photo more often; a wider grid simplifies it into fewer marks. Keep spacing close to dot size first, then inspect eyes, type, and thin edges at the final size.
Angle changes the rhythm
The 0–90° control rotates the grid. A 45° screen avoids a rigid row-and-column look; zero degrees creates an orderly texture. Compare the same crop at two angles before changing another setting.
Contrast decides what survives
Contrast ranges from 30–200%. Raise it when midtones need separation; lower it when shadows merge. Invert reverses the tone relationship, while circle, square, and diamond marks change the character of the halftone effect.
PNG or SVG
Export for the next step, not just the preview.
Choose PNG for a website, social post, slide, mockup, or raster editor. Its long-edge sizes are 960, 1600, and 2400 px. A transparent background layers colored dots over another design; white or a custom color makes a self-contained photo to halftone result.
Choose SVG for scalable marks or vector editing. Its generated paths scale without ordinary pixel blur. Dense settings create many paths, so widen the grid if the file becomes slow.
Choose by task
The photo editor is one part of the halftone toolkit.
Use the main halftone generator when a particular image should determine every mark. These focused pages cover reusable assets, seamless repeats, and visual explanations.
Build a halftone patternCreate a seamless repeat with control over grid, dots, colors, and background.↗Use a halftone overlayPreview transparent dark or white dots over an existing image.↗Compare halftone dotsCompare round and diamond styles, then download PNG or SVG.↗Download a halftone PNGPick a transparent or cream texture at 1024 or 2048 pixels.↗Understand comic book dotsCompare uniform Ben-Day patterns with image-driven shading.↗Read the halftone guidesExplore Photoshop, printing, screens, and image preparation.↗
Private by design
Your source image stays in the browser.
The halftone tool accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 10 MB or 40 megapixels. Processing stays in your browser; the editor does not send or store the image. Continue to follow the rights for your source.
The halftone generator does not guarantee press-ready output. A printer may require a specific screen, minimum dot size, spot color, or trapping. Ask for its limits and proof the artwork before a large run.
Three steps. All you.
From your original image to something wonderfully different.
Upload
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP from your device. Or start with an example.
Make it yours
Find your favorite dots and colors. See every change in real time.
Take it with you
Download a PNG or editable SVG and bring your next idea to life.
A few good questions.
Small details, clearly explained.
Are my images uploaded to a server?⌄
No. Processing happens entirely in your browser. Your image is not sent to an AI service or stored by this site.
Can I export a transparent background?⌄
Yes. Choose Transparent under Background. The checkerboard only indicates transparency and is not exported.
Which image formats are supported?⌄
JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 10 MB and 40 megapixels. Export PNG at up to 2400 pixels on the long edge, or editable SVG.
What can I use the exported SVG for?⌄
The SVG contains vector dots, not an embedded photo. Scale it or edit it in a vector editor.
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