Halftone Effect
Give photos a retro comic-book look free online.
or click to browse — JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
How to use this tool
Upload an image
Drag & drop or browse. Portraits and bold subjects make the best halftone art.
Tune the dots
Slide the dot size and contrast until the comic look feels right.
Download
Compare before and after, then download your halftone as a PNG.
Frequently asked questions
What is the halftone effect?
Halftone recreates the look of vintage newspaper and comic-book printing: the image is rebuilt from rows of dots, with bigger dots in dark areas and smaller dots in light areas.
What images work best?
Portraits, pets and bold graphic subjects. Very dark or very busy photos lose detail — raise the contrast slider to compensate.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. The effect renders entirely in your browser on a canvas. Your files never leave your device.
What size is the downloaded PNG?
The same pixel dimensions as your original image, so it stays crisp for printing or sharing.
How do dot size and contrast change the look?
Bigger dots give a bolder, more retro print feel; smaller dots keep more detail. Contrast pushes mid-tones toward pure black or white for a punchier comic style.