Image to Dots

Convert image to dots in just a few easy steps. You don’t need a graphic design software to do it. The image to dots effect is applied in your browser.

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Convert image to dots online and download the result. If you want to turn image to dot art, use our tool.

Our picture to dots converter turns the image into blocks or pixels and then applies a dotted pattern as a mask for the image. If you are looking for a dotted photo effect called halftone, check out our halftone pattern Photoshop article that includes also a free action for making halftone photo effect.

Our dot image generator is free to use and download without watermark. If you need more control over the image size, color, dots size, etc. use MockoFun online tool. Inside the tool, premium users have access to a premium photo filter that creates this dots effect.

How to Make Image Into Dots in Photoshop

To turn image into dots in Photoshop you have to follow these steps:

1. Create a new file with size 100×100 px
2. Add a circle shape with 100px diameter
3. Go to Edit > Define Pattern
4. Open the image that you want to turn to dots in a new Photoshop file
5. Go to Filter > Pixelate > Mosaic and choose the cell size. Let’s say 4px.
6. Go to Image > Layer > New Fill Layer and choose Pattern
7. Set the Pattern Scale to 25%
8. Place the image above the Pattern layer
9. Right click and choose Create Clipping Mask.

Image to Dots and Blocks

The image to dot art generator is easy to use. Simply upload your photo and choose an effect. The photo dot effect is customizable. Choose the black & white or colored dots.

Change picture to dots and download the result free without watermark. There are other tools that you can use to convert image to dot pattern. One of these tools is Photoshop, of course and the other is this online dot photo maker.

Convert Image to Dots Photoshop Action

If you make all these steps correctly you will get a dotted effect similar with the one in the preview. Using a dots Photoshop action will help you apply the effect quickly to more images at once.

So, try this dot effect Photoshop action from GraphicRiver. The dotted effect Photoshop action is great for making posters and artistic images.

This is a more simplistic dot picture generator. If you want a tool with more customizable results, try the Photoshop action which allows you to set the dots size, the color and other effects.

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