m’s Halftone is an After Effects plugin that adds halftone processing directly to a layer, offering controls for dot shape, size, rotation, offset, alpha handling, and sampling without needing layer maps.
Developed by AE_OFF.
About m’s Halftone
m’s Halftone, developed by AE_OFF, provides halftone processing within Adobe After Effects. The effect is applied directly to a layer, eliminating the need for separate layer maps. Users can select among three dot shapes (Circle, Square, Line), adjust maximum dot size and spacing, rotate the pattern, offset the starting position, control transparent white areas, and choose the sampling method for size calculation. The plugin is compatible with a wide range of After Effects releases, from CS5 through the 2025 version, and supports M1 Apple silicon Macs. Version 4.0.71 was last updated on January 9, 2025, and includes earlier updates for Windows performance and macOS Catalina compatibility.
Features
- Shape control with three forms: Circle, Square, and Line
- DotSize sets the maximum halftone size and the size of the interval
- Rotation adjusts the halftone arrangement angle
- Offset defines the halftone starting position
- Alpha controls the transparent white area
- Sampling selects the calculation method for halftone size
- Applies directly to a layer with no layer maps required
Best for
After Effects artists who want to apply halftone effects quickly without layer‑map setup.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does m’s Halftone support?
m’s Halftone supports After Effects versions from CS5, CS5.5, and CS6 through CC (including CC 2014, 2015, 2015.3, 2017, 2018, 2019) and up to the 2020‑2025 releases.
Does m’s Halftone work on M1 Apple silicon Macs?
Yes, the plugin is compatible with Macs that use M1 Apple silicon.
Do I need layer maps to use m’s Halftone?
No, layer maps are not required; the effect is applied directly to the target layer.
Is m’s Halftone free to use?
The catalog lists the plugin as free, but the developer’s licensing terms may have changed, so confirm the current status on the developer’s page.
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