Halftone Effect Photoshop Script — Download Free

Pixelbag Halftone Effect is a free Photoshop script that applies a classic halftone dot pattern effect to your selected layer. Instead of manually adjusting Photoshop filter dialogs, you can choose a preset, fine-tune the settings and preview the result before applying it.

This script is useful for poster design, retro visuals, editorial graphics, print-style compositions and bold social media artwork.

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Script Information

File Format: JSX
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Presets: Soft, Poster, Heavy
Editable Output: Yes
Plugin Required: No

Features

• Adjustable Dot Size, Contrast and Intensity controls
• Three ready-made presets: Soft, Poster and Heavy
• Preview mode for checking the result before applying the final effect
• Creates an editable effect group, so you can adjust opacity or remove the effect later
• No extra plugin required — runs as a Photoshop JSX script

How to use the halftone script

1. Open your image in Adobe Photoshop.
2. Select the layer you want to apply the effect to.
3. Run the script from File → Scripts → Browse…
4. Choose a preset or adjust the sliders manually.
5. Click Preview to check the result.
6. Click Apply when you are happy with the effect.

Included presets

The script includes three halftone presets for different visual styles. Soft creates a subtle dot texture, Poster gives a stronger graphic look, and Heavy creates a bold high-contrast print effect.

Compatibility

This script is designed for Adobe Photoshop versions that support JSX / ExtendScript. For best results, use it on raster image layers or duplicated artwork layers.

Preview photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.