Halftone offers monochrome and CMYK color halftone DCTL tools for DaVinci Resolve, supporting Windows, macOS and Linux, and works with Resolve versions 19 and 18.
Developed by Nx Color.

About Halftone
Halftone is a set of DCTL tools from Nx Color designed for DaVinci Resolve. It provides two halftone effects: a monochrome version and a CMYK color version. Version 2.0, released on November 17, 2024, added macOS support via Metal and OpenCL, extending compatibility to Windows, macOS and Linux. The tools are compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18. Access to the tools is immediate upon download. For the most current licensing terms and system requirements, refer to the developer’s page.
Features
- Monochrome and CMYK color halftone treatments
- Built as DCTL tools for DaVinci Resolve
- macOS support through Metal and OpenCL (added in version 2.0)
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 and 18
- Instant access once obtained
Best for
DaVinci Resolve colorists and editors on Windows, macOS, or Linux who need monochrome or CMYK halftone effects as DCTL plugins.
Frequently asked questions
Does Halftone work with DaVinci Resolve 19?
Yes. Halftone is compatible with DaVinci Resolve 19 (and also version 18).
Does Halftone run on macOS, Windows and Linux?
Yes. Halftone runs on Windows, macOS and Linux; macOS support was added in version 2.0 via Metal and OpenCL.
Is Halftone free to download?
Halftone is listed as free to download, though licensing terms may change, so verify the current terms on the developer’s page.
What changed in Halftone version 2.0?
Version 2.0, released on November 17, 2024, added macOS support through Metal and OpenCL, expanding the tool’s availability to Windows, macOS and Linux.
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