{"id":34879,"date":"2026-04-07T00:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T04:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/?p=34879"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:27:28","slug":"how-to-create-a-halftone-dot-pattern-in-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photoshopessentials.com\/newsite\/photo-effects\/how-to-create-a-halftone-dot-pattern-in-photoshop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Halftone Dot Pattern in Photoshop 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"featured-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:12px;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/how-to-create-halftone-dot-patterns-photoshop-2026.jpg\" alt=\"How to create a halftone dot pattern in Photoshop tutorial\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"summary\">\n<p>Turn any photo into a classic halftone dot pattern, including how to color the effect, with this complete step-by-step guide for Photoshop 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pdf-download-link\">Download the PDF: <a href=\"\/?s2member_file_download=pdf\/photo-effects\/2026-Create_A_Halftone_Dot_Pattern_In_Photoshop.pdf&s2member_skip_confirmation\" title=\"Download PDF\">Create A Halftone Dot Pattern in Photoshop 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"author\">Written by Steve Patterson.<\/div>\n<p>In this tutorial, you\u2019ll learn an easy way to convert an image into a <strong>halftone dot pattern<\/strong> in Photoshop. We\u2019ll start by creating a high-contrast black and white halftone pattern, and then look at a quick way to add custom colors to the effect.\n<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of what the halftone pattern will look like when we\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/halftone-pattern-effect-updated.jpg\" alt=\"A halftone dot pattern created in Photoshop.\" width=\"850\" height=\"556\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">A halftone dot pattern created in Photoshop.<\/div>\n<h3>Which Photoshop version do I need?<\/h3>\n<p>I'm using <strong>Photoshop 2026<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/adobe.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100lrdjJ\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adobe.com%2Fproducts%2Fphotoshop.html\" title=\"Get Photoshop from the Adobe website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Photoshop here<\/a> or use the Creative Cloud Desktop app to make sure Photoshop is up to date. <\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<p>Let's get started!<\/p>\n<p class=\"members-ad-top\"><a href=\"\/print-ready-pdfs\/\">Download all of our Photoshop tutorials as PDFs!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The document setup<\/h3>\n<p>For this tutorial, I\u2019ll use  <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/0Gb9gpN\" title=\"View image on Adobe Stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this photo<\/a> from Adobe Stock.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/original-photo.jpg\" alt=\"The original photo.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The original photo.<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll <a href=\"\/basics\/photoshop-zoom\/\" title=\"Learn how to zoom in Photoshop\">zoom in<\/a> just to make the dot pattern easier to see in the screenshots.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/image-zoomed-in.jpg\" alt=\"The photo zoomed to 100 percent in Photoshop.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image zoomed in to 100&#37;.<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"sub\"><strong id=\"docs-internal-guid-bb545e66-7fff-0918-f300-e8bd7b123a10\">How to create a halftone pattern in Photoshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the steps for creating a halftone dot pattern using Photoshop 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"f1\">\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-effects\/get-better-color-halftone-effects-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"How to get better Color Halftone effects in Photoshop\">Get Better Color Halftone Effects in Photoshop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-effects\/turn-a-photo-into-a-pattern-of-colored-dots\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Turn a Photo to a Color Dot Pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/photo-effects\/photoshop-pointillism-effect\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Create a Pointillism Painting Effect<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 1: Convert the image to black and white<\/h3>\n<p>First we need to convert our photo from color to black and white.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>New Fill or Adjustment Layer<\/strong> icon at the bottom of the <a href=\"\/basics\/layers\/layers-panel\/\" title=\"Learn more about the Layers panel in Photoshop\">Layers panel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/new-fill-adjustment-layer-icon.png\" alt=\"Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon.\" width=\"347\" height=\"263\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose a <strong>Black &amp; White<\/strong>  <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/photoshop-image-adjustments-vs-adjustment-layers\/\" title=\"Learn more about adjustment layers\">adjustment layer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/add-black-white-adjustment-layer.png\" alt=\"Adding a Black and White adjustment layer.\" width=\"185\" height=\"110\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Black and White adjustment layer.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop instantly converts your photo to <a href=\"\/photo-effects\/high-contrast-black-and-white\/\" title=\"Create a high contrast black and white effect in Photoshop\">black and white<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/image-converted-to-black-and-white.jpg\" alt=\"Adding a Black and White adjustment layer.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The initial black and white result.<\/div>\n<p>Check your Layers panel and you\u2019ll see the Black &amp; White adjustment layer above your image (on the <a href=\"\/basics\/background-layer-photoshop-cc\/\">Background layer<\/a>).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/black-and-white-adjustment-layer-added.png\" alt=\"The image converted to black and white.\" width=\"347\" height=\"252\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image converted to black and white.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 2: Increase the image contrast<\/h3>\n<p>Halftone pattern effects work best on images with high contrast. Let\u2019s use a <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/the-improved-auto-levels-adjustment-in-photoshop\/\">Levels adjustment layer<\/a> to boost the contrast of our black and white image.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>New Fill or Adjustment Layer<\/strong> icon again in the Layers panel.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/new-fill-adjustment-layer-icon-2.png\" alt=\"Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon.\" width=\"347\" height=\"194\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the New Fill or Adjustment Layer icon.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Levels<\/strong> from the list.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/add-levels-adjustment-layer.png\" alt=\"Adding a Levels adjustment layer.\" width=\"185\" height=\"79\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a Levels adjustment layer.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop adds a Levels adjustment layer above your Black &amp; White layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/levels-adjustment-layer-added.png\" alt=\"The Layers panel showing the new Levels adjustment layer.\" width=\"347\" height=\"191\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Layers panel showing the new Levels adjustment layer.<\/div>\n<p>In the <a href=\"basics\/using-the-enhanced-properties-panel-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">Properties panel<\/a>, use the <strong>black point<\/strong> (left) and <strong>white point<\/strong> (right) sliders below the <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/how-to-read-and-understand-image-histograms-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more\">histogram<\/a> to increase the contrast.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/properties-panel-photoshop.png\" alt=\"The black point and white point sliders below the histogram in Photoshop.\" width=\"347\" height=\"343\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The black point and white point sliders.<\/div>\n<p>Ideally, drag the black point slider to where the left side of the histogram begins, and the white point slider to where the right side begins. This ensures you have areas of pure black in the shadows and pure white in the highlights.<\/p>\n<p>Not all images need both sliders adjusted. With my image, the histogram already extends all the way to the left, so I don\u2019t need to adjust the black point.<\/p>\n<p>But I can brighten the highlights by dragging the white point slider a bit to the left.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/drag-white-point-slider.png\" alt=\"Dragging the white point slider to the right edge of the histogram.\" width=\"347\" height=\"172\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Dragging the white point slider to the right edge of the histogram.<\/div>\n<p>The contrast of the image is now stronger.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/image-contrast-increased.jpg\" alt=\"The image after adjusting the contrast.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The image after adjusting the contrast.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 3: Add a new layer filled with 50% gray<\/h3>\n<p>We need a new <a href=\"\/basics\/understanding-photoshop-layers\/\" title=\"Learn more about layers in Photoshop\">layer<\/a> for our halftone effect.<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add New Layer<\/strong> icon at the bottom of the Layers panel.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/add-new-layer-icon-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Adding a new layer.\" width=\"347\" height=\"193\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a new layer.<\/div>\n<p>Photoshop adds a new blank layer above your Levels adjustment layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/new-blank-layer-added.png\" alt=\"The new layer is added in the Layers panel in Photoshop\" width=\"347\" height=\"286\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The new layer is added.<\/div>\n<p>Go to <strong>Edit<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Fill<\/strong> (or press <strong>Shift<\/strong> + <strong>F5<\/strong>) to fill the new layer with gray.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/choose-fill-command-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Fill command from the Edit menu in Photoshop\" width=\"324\" height=\"142\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Edit &gt; Fill.<\/div>\n<p>In the Fill dialog box, change the <strong>Contents<\/strong> to <strong>50&#37; Gray<\/strong> and click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/fill-with-50-percent-gray.png\" alt=\"Setting the Contents to 50 percent gray in the Fill dialog box in Photoshop\" width=\"376\" height=\"259\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Setting the Contents to 50&#37; Gray.<\/div>\n<p>Your image is temporarily hidden by the solid gray layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/layer-filled-with-gray.png\" alt=\"The Photoshop document is filled with gray, hiding the image.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The gray hides the image from view.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 4: Convert the layer to a smart object<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest challenge when creating a halftone pattern is knowing exactly how big the dots need to be. By converting this layer to a <a href=\"\/basics\/how-to-edit-and-replace-smart-object-contents-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more about smart objects\">smart object<\/a>, we give ourselves room to experiment and change the dot size later.<\/p>\n<p>In the Layers panel, <strong>right-click<\/strong> on your gray layer.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/right-click-layer.png\" alt=\"Right-clicking on the layer in the Layers panel.\" width=\"347\" height=\"221\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Right-clicking on the layer.<\/div>\n<p>Choose <strong>Convert to Smart Object<\/strong> from the menu.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/choose-convert-to-smart-object.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Convert to Smart Object command in Photoshop.\" width=\"220\" height=\"111\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing the Convert to Smart Object command.<\/div>\n<p>A <strong>smart object icon<\/strong> appears in the lower right corner of the layer\u2019s thumbnail.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/smart-object-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"The smart object icon.\" width=\"347\" height=\"158\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The smart object icon.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 5: Reset your Foreground and Background colors<\/h3>\n<p>Press <strong>D<\/strong> on your keyboard to reset your <strong>Foreground and Background colors<\/strong> to their defaults (black and white). The filters we are about to use rely on these specific colors to generate the pattern.<\/p>\n<p>You can see your current Foreground and Background colors in the <strong>color swatches<\/strong> near the bottom of the <a href=\"\/basics\/photoshop-tools-toolbar-overview\/\" title=\"Learn more about the Photoshop toolbar\">toolbar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/foreground-background-colors-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Right-clicking on the layer in the Layers panel.\" width=\"160\" height=\"166\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Foreground and Background color swatches.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 6: Open Photoshop\u2019s Filter Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>To create our halftone pattern, we need to combine two filters found in Photoshop\u2019s Filter Gallery. <\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Filter<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Filter Gallery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/open-filter-gallery-photoshop.png\" alt=\"Opening the Filter Gallery in Photoshop.\" width=\"305\" height=\"159\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Filter &gt; Filter Gallery.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 7: Add the Halftone Pattern filter<\/h3>\n<p>The Filter Gallery has a large preview area on the left and two columns on the right. The middle column is where you choose your filters (which are grouped into folders), and the right column is where you adjust their settings.<\/p>\n<p>Open the <strong>Sketch<\/strong> group and click the <strong>Halftone Pattern<\/strong> filter to select it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/select-halftone-pattern-filter.png\" alt=\"Choosing the Halftone Pattern filter from the Sketch group in the Filter Gallery.\" width=\"295\" height=\"379\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing Halftone Pattern in the Sketch group.<\/div>\n<p>The filter options appear in the upper right. <\/p>\n<p>Set the <strong>Pattern Type<\/strong> to <strong>Dot<\/strong> and the <strong>Contrast<\/strong> to <strong>0<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Use the <strong>Size<\/strong> slider to set an initial size for your dots. I\u2019ll set mine to <strong>6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Note: Because our layer is filled with solid gray, we can\u2019t see our image in the preview area to know exactly how this size will look. But since we are using a smart object, we can easily come back and change the size later.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/set-halftone-dot-size.png\" alt=\"The Halftone Filter settings in the Filter Gallery in Photoshop.\" width=\"277\" height=\"250\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Halftone Pattern options.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 8: Use the Torn Edges filter to roughen the dots<\/h3>\n<p>Notice in the preview area that our <q>dots<\/q> are actually just blurry squares. We\u2019ll use the Torn Edges filter to roughen them up and make them look rounder.<\/p>\n<p>In the bottom right of the Filter Gallery, click the <strong>New Effect Layer<\/strong> icon (the <strong>plus sign<\/strong>) to add a new filter above the Halftone Pattern filter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/add-new-filter-in-filter-gallery.png\" alt=\"Adding a second filter.\" width=\"274\" height=\"66\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Adding a second filter.<\/div>\n<p>Still in the Sketch folder, select the <strong>Torn Edges<\/strong> filter.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/choose-torn-edges-filter.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Torn Edges filter in the Photoshop Filter Gallery\" width=\"295\" height=\"266\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Clicking the Torn Edges thumbnail.<\/div>\n<p>In the filter options on the right, leave <strong>Image Balance<\/strong> at its default (<strong>25<\/strong>) and lower the <strong>Contrast<\/strong> to <strong>1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Drag the <strong>Smoothness<\/strong> slider until the blurry squares begin to look rougher and rounder. The exact setting you need depends on the dot size you chose in the previous step.<\/p>\n<p>Since my dot size is 6, a Smoothness value of <strong>10<\/strong> works well. (Remember: Because we are using a smart object, you can always come back and change this Smoothness value later.)<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/torn-edges-smoothness-setting.png\" alt=\"The Torn Edges filter settings in the Photoshop Filter Gallery.\" width=\"276\" height=\"178\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Torn Edges filter settings.<\/div>\n<p>The dots should now look something like this.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/dots-preview.jpg\" alt=\"The Halftone Pattern dots with Torn Edges applied.\" width=\"850\" height=\"558\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Halftone Pattern dots with the Torn Edges filter applied.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 9: Apply the filters<\/h3>\n<p>Click OK to close the Filter Gallery and apply your filters.<\/p>\n<p>Photoshop fills your document with the halftone dots. We\u2019ll blend these dots into the image in the next step.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/halftone-pattern-applied.jpg\" alt=\"The halftone dot pattern.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The halftone dot pattern.<\/div>\n<p>Look at the Layers panel. Because we converted our layer to a smart object earlier, Photoshop applied the Filter Gallery as a <a href=\"\/basics\/how-to-use-smart-filters-in-photoshop\/\" title=\"Learn more about smart filters in Photoshop\">smart filter<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The huge benefit of a smart filter is that the effect remains completely editable. We can go back and change our settings at any time, which we\u2019ll do in a moment.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/filter-gallery-layers-panel.png\" alt=\"The Filter Gallery smart filter.\" width=\"347\" height=\"206\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The Filter Gallery smart filter.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 10: Change the blend mode to Hard Mix<\/h3>\n<p>To blend the dots with your image, change the layer\u2019s  <a href=\"\/basics\/blend-mode-tips-tricks\/\" title=\"Learn more about blend modes in Photoshop\">blend mode<\/a> from Normal to <strong>Hard Mix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/halftone-pattern-blend-mode-hard-mix.png\" alt=\"Changing the blend mode to Hard Mix.\" width=\"347\" height=\"238\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the blend mode to Hard Mix.<\/div>\n<p>Your black and white image now shows through the dots, but the effect is much too intense. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll dial that back next.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/initial-halftone-pattern-result.jpg\" alt=\"The halftone pattern effect with the blend mode set to Hard Mix\" width=\"850\" height=\"556\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The result after changing the blend mode.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 11: Lower the Fill value<\/h3>\n<p>Lower the <strong>Fill<\/strong> value of the layer (<em>not<\/em> the Opacity) until you are happy with the result. I\u2019ll drop mine to <strong>70&#37;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/lower-fill-value.png\" alt=\"Lowering the Fill value of the halftone pattern layer in Photoshop\" width=\"347\" height=\"161\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Lowering the Fill.<\/div>\n<p>Why Fill and not Opacity? Hard Mix is one of 8 special blend modes in Photoshop that reacts differently to Fill than to Opacity. <\/p>\n<p>Lowering the Fill fades the dots in the highlights and pushes the effect into the shadows, creating a much more realistic halftone pattern.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/halftone-pattern-hard-mix-fade.jpg\" alt=\"The halftone effect after lowering the Fill.\" width=\"850\" height=\"556\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The halftone effect after lowering the Fill.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 12: Adjust the dot size (Optional)<\/h3>\n<p>If you are not happy with the size of your dots, it is easy to change them.<\/p>\n<p>In the Layers panel, double-click the words <strong>Filter Gallery<\/strong> under your smart object.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/reopen-filter-gallery.png\" alt=\"Right-clicking on the layer in the Layers panel.\" width=\"347\" height=\"206\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Reopening the Filter Gallery smart filter.<\/div>\n<p>In the right column of the Filter Gallery, your two filters are stacked on top of each other (just like the Layers panel). <\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Halftone Pattern<\/strong> filter to select it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/reselect-halftone-pattern-filter.png\" alt=\"Reselecting the Halftone Pattern filter in the Filter Gallery in Photoshop.\" width=\"277\" height=\"82\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Reselecting the Halftone Pattern filter.<\/div>\n<p>Drag the <strong>Size<\/strong> slider to choose a different size. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll make my dots smaller by lowering the size from 6 to <strong>4<\/strong>. (Note: The exact value you need will depend on your image size).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/change-halftone-pattern-dot-size.png\" alt=\"Lowering the halftone dot size.\" width=\"277\" height=\"128\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Lowering the halftone dot size.<\/div>\n<p>After changing the dot size, you usually need to adjust your Smoothness value to match. <\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>Torn Edges<\/strong> filter to select it.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/reselect-torn-edges-filter.png\" alt=\"Selecting the Torn Edges filter.\" width=\"277\" height=\"77\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Selecting the Torn Edges filter.<\/div>\n<p>Because I lowered my dot size, I\u2019ll compensate by increasing the <strong>Smoothness<\/strong> from 10 to <strong>11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/increase-smoothness.png\" alt=\"Increasing the smoothnes after lowering the dot size.\" width=\"277\" height=\"164\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Increasing the smoothness after lowering the dot size.<\/div>\n<p>Click OK to close the Filter Gallery. Photoshop instantly updates your halftone pattern with the new settings. I like these smaller dots much better.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, you have a perfect black and white halftone pattern. You can stop right here, or keep going to add some color (which we\u2019ll do next).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/halftone-pattern-effect-updated.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white halftone dot pattern created in Photoshop\" width=\"850\" height=\"556\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The black and white halftone pattern effect.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 13: Add a Solid Color adjustment layer<\/h3>\n<p>To add color to the halftone pattern, we\u2019ll use a Solid Color fill layer.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure your halftone pattern layer (the top layer) is active in the Layers panel.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Layer<\/strong> &gt; <strong>New Fill Layer<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Solid Color<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/choose-solid-color-layer.png\" alt=\"Adding a Solid Color fill layer in Photoshop\" width=\"386\" height=\"311\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Going to Layer &gt; New Fill Layer &gt; Solid Color.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-middle { display: inline-block; width:300px; margin:6px 0px 24px 0px; padding-top: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; }\n@media (max-width: 515px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n@media (max-width: 480px) { .ads-middle { margin:20px 0; } }\n<\/style><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- photo effects 300x250 middle responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-middle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"4216941496\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<h3>Step 14: Set the blend mode to Color<\/h3>\n<p>In the New Layer dialog box, change the <strong>Mode<\/strong> (the blend mode) from Normal to <strong>Color<\/strong>. Click OK.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/set-blend-mode-to-color.png\" alt=\"Setting the blend mode of the fill layer to Color.\" width=\"591\" height=\"188\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Setting the blend mode of the fill layer to Color.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 15: Choose a color from the Color Picker<\/h3>\n<p>Choose a color from the Color Picker. <\/p>\n<p>Because we set the <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/layer-blend-modes\/color-blend-mode\/\" title=\"Learn more about the Color blend mode\">blend mode to Color<\/a> in the previous step, Photoshop gives you a live preview of how the color looks applied to your halftone effect.<\/p>\n<p>Click OK to close the Color Picker when you\u2019re done.  <\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/choose-color-for-halftone-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing a color for the halftone effect.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Choosing a color for the halftone effect.<\/div>\n<h3>Step 16: Try the Screen blend mode (Optional)<\/h3>\n<p>For a totally different look, change the <strong>blend mode<\/strong> of your color fill layer from Color to <strong>Screen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/choose-screen-blend-mode.png\" alt=\"Changing the blend mode to Screen.\" width=\"347\" height=\"188\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Changing the blend mode to Screen.<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/photo-editing\/layer-blend-modes\/screen\/\" title=\"Learn more about the Screen blend mode in Photoshop\">Screen blend mode<\/a> uses your chosen color to lighten the image. <\/p>\n<p>This creates a stylish, lower-contrast effect, especially if you picked a bright color.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/photoshop-halftone-pattern-screen.jpg\" alt=\"The color halftone pattern effect with the blend mode set to Screen\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Same color, different blend mode.<\/div>\n<p>If your effect looks too faded or flat, double-click the layer\u2019s <strong>color swatch<\/strong> in the Layers panel.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/double-click-color-swatch.png\" alt=\"Double-clicking the color swatch.\" width=\"347\" height=\"222\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Double-clicking the color swatch.<\/div>\n<p>Choose a darker version of your color from the Color Picker, or pick a completely new color like I\u2019m doing here.<\/p>\n<p> (Darker colors work much better with the Screen blend mode).<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/halftone-pattern-new-color-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing a new color for the halftone pattern from the Color Picker.\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">Darker colors work best with the Screen blend mode.<\/div>\n<p>Click OK to close the Color Picker.<\/p>\n<p>Here is my final halftone pattern effect.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pe-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/photo-effects\/2026\/halftone-dot-pattern\/photoshop-color-halftone-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"A color halftone dot pattern created in Photoshop.\" width=\"850\" height=\"557\" \/>\n<div class=\"image-desc\">The color halftone pattern.<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n.ads-bottom { width:300px; padding-top:16px;padding-bottom:16px; }\n<\/style><div align=\"center\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- 300x250 page bottom responsive -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle ads-bottom\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6601556224092982\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"2879809098\"\n     data-ad-format=\"rectangle\"\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>And there we have it! 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