Pixy Halftone is a free After Effects plugin that adds a pixelated halftone, vintage retro look to animation, video, text or any layer, with solid alpha handling and Apple Silicon compatibility.
Developed by Motion FX.
About Pixy Halftone
Pixy Halftone, developed by Motion FX, provides a pixelated halftone effect for After Effects projects, giving a retro aesthetic to animation, video, text, or any other element. The plugin is described as simple to use and handles alpha channels effectively. Version 1.1, released on February 15, 2026, added compatibility for Apple Silicon Macs and support for After Effects 2026. Compatibility spans After Effects 2026 back through CC 2014, including the 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, CC 2019, CC 2018, CC 2017, CC 2015.3, CC 2015, and CC 2014 releases. The plugin is listed in the aescripts library and is offered as a free download.
Features
- Pixelated halftone effect for a vintage retro style
- Applies to animation, video, text, or anything else
- Handles alpha
- Apple Silicon chip compatibility, added in version 1.1
- Compatible with After Effects 2026 through CC 2014
Best for
Adding a pixelated halftone, vintage retro look to animation, video, or text in After Effects.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pixy Halftone work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. Pixy Halftone is compatible with After Effects 2026; support for that version was added in the 1.1 update.
Does Pixy Halftone support Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Version 1.1 added Apple Silicon chip compatibility, so the plugin runs on Macs with Apple Silicon processors.
What After Effects versions does Pixy Halftone support?
The plugin supports After Effects versions from 2026 back to CC 2014, covering releases such as 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, and the CC series through CC 2014.
Is Pixy Halftone free?
The plugin is listed as free, though users should verify any licensing terms on the developer’s page.
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