by AE_OFF·Motion Graphics
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Earns its place in the toolfarm library for handling halftone processing through a small, focused set of parameters, with support reaching from CS5 up to After Effects 2025.
m's Halftone is an After Effects plugin from AE_OFF that performs halftone processing. Halftone is a technique in which the various tones in an image are simulated through dots that vary in size and spacing. Setup stays simple: add the effect to a layer, with no layer maps needed.
Controls cover the core of the look. Shape sets the halftone form across three options, Circle, Square, and Line. DotSize governs the maximum size of the halftone and the size of the interval. Rotation adjusts the arrangement angle, while Offset sets the starting position. Alpha handles the transparent white area, and Sampling selects the calculation method for halftone size.
The plugin runs across a broad range of After Effects releases, from CS5 through the 2025 version. It is compatible with M1 Apple silicon, and past updates brought AE 2022 support, improved performance on the Windows version, and MacOS Catalina compatibility. The current build is version 4.0.71, last updated on January 9, 2025.
m's Halftone is best for after Effects artists who want halftone effects applied directly to a layer without layer-map setup.
m's Halftone is completely free to download and use.
m's Halftone supports a wide span of After Effects versions, running on releases from CS5, CS5.5, and CS6 through CC and the CC 2014, 2015, 2015.3, 2017, 2018, and 2019 versions, up to After Effects 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. That coverage means the plugin fits both long-standing installations and current setups, and the listed requirements match the same version range. For the latest confirmation before installing, check the developer's page from AE_OFF.
m's Halftone is compatible with M1 Apple silicon, a change introduced in a past update. Earlier releases also added MacOS Catalina support and improved performance on the Windows version. If you are running Apple silicon hardware, the plugin is built to work with it. For details on your specific system or the most recent build, the developer's page is the best reference.
m's Halftone does not require layer maps. You add the effect directly to a layer and it performs halftone processing from there, which keeps setup straightforward. From that point you adjust the available controls, including Shape, DotSize, Rotation, Offset, Alpha, and Sampling, to shape the result. This direct approach is central to how the plugin is designed to be used.
m's Halftone is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, and past changelog entries mention floating licenses, online validation, and updates to its licensing framework, so the exact current arrangement is best confirmed at the source rather than assumed. For up-to-date licensing details before you download or install, visit the developer's page from AE_OFF, which carries the most accurate terms for the version you plan to use.
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