Creative tool
Dotify Pro
Professional vector and raster halftone maker for Adobe Illustrator
The workflow
A focused place for the work.
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.
- Convert artwork into crisp, resolution-independent vector halftones
- Fine-tune dot size, screen angles, and dot shapes interactively
- Generate production-ready halftones for screen printing, apparel, and editorial illustrations
- Install and keep up-to-date automatically via SKtudio Hub across CC 2021–2026
Key features
Purpose-built, from task to outcome.
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.
How it fits
A short route through the workflow.
The exact controls stay in the product. The public story stays centered on the job.
- 01
Select vector or raster artwork
Highlight the active Illustrator artwork, gradient, or imported raster image to convert.
- 02
Tune frequency, angle, and dot shape
Adjust dot spacing, screen angles, and tonal density curves with real-time preview.
- 03
Generate clean, scalable vectors
Render resolution-independent Illustrator vector paths ready for print, apparel, or branding.
Compatibility and requirements
- Product type
- Extension
- Adobe host
- Adobe Illustrator
- Current release
- v1.0.0
- Installation
- SKtudio Hub
- Host versions
- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Platforms
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit), macOS 12+ (Intel & Apple Silicon)
Install with SKtudio Hub
SKtudio Hub is the supported companion for installing, updating and managing SKtudio products. Account identity and access stay in the separate SKtudio Account portal.
Current release
Version 1.0.0
Released 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
Use cases
- 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
Visual showcase
In-depth artwork and interface previews.
Explore real production environments and design outcomes created with this extension.
Interactive parametric halftone panel with live frequency, angle, and contrast preview.
High-contrast stippling and retro comic dot effects rendered directly into Illustrator.
Bank-note engraving mode with relief displacement, contour ribbons, and crosshatching.
FAQ
Useful answers, without guesswork.
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.
Ready to bring Dotify Pro into the workflow?
Use Hub for product delivery, Account for identity and access, or reach support when you need a hand.