How to Create a Halftone Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the image in Photoshop.

   Click OK when prompted.
   
   This will create a second copy of the image. , Click OK when prompted. ,, Click OK. , Choose any number between 1 and 999 and click OK.
   
   Keep doing this until the halftone pattern is the size you want it to be.
   
   Optional:
   There is a drop-down list at the bottom of the window labeled Shape.
   
   You can experiment with these to find the style that suits your picture! , When prompted, input 1 and click OK. , It should now read Layer
   0. , You can now close the duplicate window. ,
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   Step 2: Right-click the image's menu-bar and select "Duplicate...".

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   Step 3: In the new image

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   Step 4: go to Image -> Mode and select Grayscale.

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   Step 5: Go to Image -> Mode again and select Bitmap.

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   Step 6: When prompted

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   Step 7: make sure that you have "Halftone Screen..." selected in the Method field .

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   Step 8: Adjust the field labeled Frequency.

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   Step 9: Go to Image -> Mode and select Grayscale.

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    Step 10: In the Layers window

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    Step 11: double-click the "Background" layer and select OK.

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    Step 12: Using the Move Tool

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    Step 13: drag the halftone image into the original window.

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    Step 14: In the Layers window

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    Step 15: open the first drop-down menu and select Overlay.

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