Halftone effect online — free comic / print look
Turn a photo into a printed-style halftone dot pattern, like a newspaper or comic. Adjust the dot size and export — a fun, retro graphic effect.
How to apply a halftone effect
- Drag your image into the upload box, or click to browse — you can also paste an image URL.
- Convert your image into a halftone dot pattern and adjust the dot size.
- Click Process — everything runs instantly in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
- Preview the result and download it — or send it straight to another JustGIF tool to keep editing.
Features
- Comic / print halftone look
- Adjustable dot size
- Runs locally in your browser — your files never leave your device
- 100% free: no sign-up, no watermark, no file-count limit
- Works on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone
Frequently asked questions
What is a halftone effect?
It recreates the dot pattern used in newspaper and comic-book printing.
Is Halftone free to use?
Yes. Halftone is completely free with no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many files you can process.
Do my files get uploaded to a server?
No. JustGIF processes everything locally in your browser, so your files stay private on your device and nothing is uploaded.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes — JustGIF runs in any modern browser, including Chrome and Safari on phones and tablets, with no app to install.