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Dotify Pro · v1.0.0

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Dotify Pro transforms selected Illustrator artwork or external images into editable halftone artwork. It provides eight production-ready styles, live preview, adjustable tone and grid controls, engraving effects, SVG/PNG export, and direct Illustrator placement. All processing is performed locally inside the CEP extension.

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Capabilities

What this product does.

8 Parametric Halftone Modes

Square, Hexagonal, Radial, Line, Ring, Stippling, Blob, and Engraving algorithms built directly for Illustrator.

27 Production Presets

Ready-to-use factory presets including classic Diamond Screen, Ellipse Screen, and Cross Screen for fast turnaround.

Vector SVG & High-Res PNG Output

Generates 100% clean, native Illustrator vector paths as well as embedded high-resolution raster graphics.

Interactive Live Preview

Real-time preview panel with full Effect, Split-Screen, and Source artwork comparison modes.

Precision Tone & Contrast Controls

Fine-tune brightness, contrast, gamma, blur, and tonal clamping curves with instant feedback.

Engraving & Relief Displacement

Create classic bank-note and woodcut styles with tone-displaced ribbons, continuous variable line width, and print grain.

Variable-Width Line & Ring Sampling

Locally sampled continuous ribbons and concentric circular rings responding dynamically to tonal density.

Multiple Grid Frameworks

Square, equilateral Hexagonal, and Radial coordinate systems with custom spacing and rotation.

Direct Illustrator Placement

Apply generated vectors directly to the active selection, active artboard, or centered document coordinates.

Workflow

Recommended sequence.

  1. 01

    Select vector or raster artwork

    Highlight the active Illustrator artwork, gradient, or imported raster image to convert.

  2. 02

    Tune frequency, angle, and dot shape

    Adjust dot spacing, screen angles, and tonal density curves with real-time preview.

  3. 03

    Generate clean, scalable vectors

    Render resolution-independent Illustrator vector paths ready for print, apparel, or branding.

Use cases

Where it fits.

  • Screen printing and apparel color separation designs
  • Retro comic book and pop art illustrations
  • High-contrast editorial illustrations and woodcut graphics
  • Packaging graphics with spot color CMYK screen angles

Release notes

Current version 1.0.0.

Version 1.0.0

2026-08-30

What's new Added eight primary halftone modes: - Square - Hexagonal - Radial - Line - Ring - Stippling - Blob - Engraving - Added 27 factory presets for fast professional results. - Added the new Engraving mode with: - Tone-displaced editable vector ribbons - Continuous variable line width - Relief-style contour displacement - Shadow-only crosshatching - Adjustable crosshatch angle - Deterministic print grain - Wave amount and frequency controls - Added classic one-click screen presets: - Diamond Screen - Ellipse Screen - Cross Screen

FAQ

Product answers.

Does Dotify Pro output real vector paths?+

Yes, all generated halftones are 100% clean, native Illustrator vector paths with zero resolution loss.

What versions of Illustrator are supported?+

Adobe Illustrator CC 2021 through 2026 on both Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 12+ (Intel & Apple Silicon).

Can I test Dotify Pro before purchasing?+

Yes, you can activate a 7-day full access free trial with no credit card required directly through SKtudio Hub.