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How to Get Perfect Halftones in Procreate

We've noticed a little quirk in Procreate that can throw off the authentic look of halftones when you're working in Procreate.

Here's a little known trick for you to make perfectly aligned halftones in Procreate using ColorLab Comic Halftone textures and DupliTone Halftone brushes.

When you adjust halftone size in Procreate, do not adjust the size of halftones with the Grain Scale slider. They will not overlap correctly and the authentic halftone effect will be lost.

Instead, write in or type your percentage when adjusting halftone size so they align properly.

How to Correctly Adjust Brush Halftone Size in Procreate

Step 1: Open the Brush Settings by double tapping a halftone brush in the Brush Library.

Step 2: Tap the Grain tab in the Brush Studio menu.

Step 3: Tap the percentage number above the Scale Slider.

Step 4: Type in the percentage you desire for your halftones.

Why do you need to write or type the percentage in when adjusting halftones?

Because when you use the slider Procreate is showing you whole numbers for the size when, in reality, they are actually displaying fractions of whole numbers in your artwork. The result is slightly different halftone sizes.

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