Choose your artwork
Select an unlocked RGB or CMYK pixel layer, or choose the channel you want to convert.
Bitmap Helper PROA Photoshop plugin by LCS Plugins
Create halftones.
Keep your colors.
Create halftones and dither directly in Photoshop. Work with layers, channels or CMYK components, preserve your source artwork, and keep layer colors with bitmap masks.
PsPhotoshop 25.5+ · Windows & macOS
3-day trial · Monthly & yearly plans
3-day trial · Monthly & yearly plans
HALFTONE ILLUSTRATIONDRAG TO COMPARE ↔
ORIGINALILLUSTRATIVE HALFTONE4 bitmap methodsHalftone, diffusion, pattern and threshold
3 source workflowsRGB layers, channels and CMYK components
Your source retainedOutput separately from your original artwork
FOUR PHOTOSHOP BITMAP METHODS
Choose the right
bitmap texture.
Control dot shape, frequency and angle with Halftone Screen. Choose dither for a pixel-based texture, or Threshold for a direct black-and-white result.
HALFTONE SCREENSet the dot shape,
Set the dot shape,
frequency and angle.
Choose the spacing of the dots, the direction of the screen and the shape of each dot.
- Set frequency in LPI and screen angle.
- Choose round, ellipse, line, square, cross or diamond.
- Use document PPI or set a custom output resolution.
METHOD ILLUSTRATION01 / Halftone ScreenDIFFUSION DITHERBuild tones from
Build tones from
scattered pixels.
Use Diffusion Dither for a scattered, grain-like texture without a regular halftone grid.
- A different structure from a regular halftone screen.
- Set document or custom output PPI.
- No halftone LPI, angle or shape settings required.
METHOD ILLUSTRATION02 / Diffusion DitherPATTERN DITHERAdd a repeating
Add a repeating
pixel pattern.
Use Pattern Dither to turn tonal values into an ordered, repeating arrangement of black and white pixels.
- A structured alternative to scattered diffusion pixels.
- Set document or custom output PPI.
- No halftone LPI, angle or shape settings required.
METHOD ILLUSTRATION03 / Pattern Dither50% THRESHOLDSplit tones into
Split tones into
black and white.
Use 50% Threshold when you want a direct split: darker tones become black and lighter tones become white.
- Hard-edged output without a dither pattern.
- Set document or custom output PPI.
- No halftone LPI, angle or shape settings required.
METHOD ILLUSTRATION04 / 50% ThresholdWORK WITH THE SOURCE YOU HAVE
Start with layers,
channels or CMYK.
Choose the workflow that matches your document. Layer, Channel and CMYK each keep their own presets, so you can return to the settings you use most.
RGB PIXEL LAYERSKeep the color.
Keep the color.
Change the texture.
Start with an unlocked RGB pixel layer. Use Color artwork and Original Colors to keep its colors with a bitmap mask, or choose Separation for artwork prepared for a single ink.
- Original Colors creates a copy with a bitmap mask; Density adjusts its coverage. Black creates black pixels on transparency.
- Batch selected layers; set halftone Frequency and Angle globally or per item.
- Your original layer content is retained.
Layer workflow
RGB pixel layer
Choose a bitmap methodSet resolution and output options
Bitmap mask or black output
INDIVIDUAL CHANNELSScreen each channel.
Screen each channel.
Keep its ink settings.
Work with a single channel, or batch spot and alpha channels. Give each separation its own halftone settings while retaining the source channels.
- Set halftone Frequency and Angle across the batch or per channel.
- Copy converted output to layers. Spot-channel copies use their assigned ink color; alpha and component copies use black.
- Original channels and spot ink properties are retained.
Channel workflow
Spot or alpha channels
Choose a bitmap methodSet resolution and output options
Bitmap channels; optional layer copies
CMYK PIXEL LAYERSSet the screen
Set the screen
for each color.
Select an unlocked pixel layer in a CMYK document, then choose the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black components you want to convert.
- For Halftone Screen, set LPI and angle for each component.
- Unchecked components keep their original tones.
- Copy CMYK output to separate layers when needed. The original source layer is retained.
CMYK workflow
CMYK pixel layer
Choose a bitmap methodSet resolution and output options
Choose and screen color components
Use document PPI or a custom resolution in every workflow. A different PPI creates a new output document while keeping print dimensions and artwork position.
FROM ARTWORK TO BITMAP
From source artwork
to bitmap output.
Choose the artwork, set the method and resolution, then review the result with your source still available.
Set the bitmap method
Choose Halftone Screen, Diffusion Dither, Pattern Dither or 50% Threshold, then set the output resolution.
Create your bitmap
Review the bitmap result while your original layer or channel remains available.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN
One plugin.
Two ways to subscribe.
Choose monthly billing for flexibility, or pay yearly to save 36%. Both plans include every Bitmap Helper PRO feature.
MONTHLY & YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONSMonthly subscription
Full access, billed one month at a time.
$9/mo
$9 billed monthly
Renews automatically. Cancel anytime.
Renews automatically. Cancel anytime.
- Automatic updates
- All four Photoshop bitmap methods
- Layer, channel & CMYK conversion
- Original-color or black layer output
- Batch settings & workflow presets
Yearly subscription
For ongoing work, with a lower monthly equivalent.
$5.75/mo
$69 billed yearly, paid upfront
Renews automatically. Cancel anytime.
Save $39/year compared with monthly billing ($108/year).
Renews automatically. Cancel anytime.
Save $39/year compared with monthly billing ($108/year).
- Automatic updates
- All four Photoshop bitmap methods
- Layer, channel & CMYK conversion
- Original-color or black layer output
- Batch settings & workflow presets
Cancellation stops future renewals. Your access continues until the end of your paid period.
Plans are priced in USD: $9/month or $69/year, paid upfront. Purchases are not open yet. Try the plugin free for 3 days without a card.
GET STARTED
Make your first bitmap.
Install the plugin, follow a complete Layer conversion and find help with activation or output when you need it.
01 · GET SET UP
Install and activate
Install the CCX, find the panel in Photoshop and follow the License page.
Read guide ↗02 · START CREATINGCreate your first halftone
Follow a Layer conversion, from choosing artwork to creating a color-preserving bitmap mask.
Read guide ↗03 · EXPLORE THE GUIDESGuides and troubleshooting
Find conversion steps and help with common setup and activation issues.
Explore tutorials ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you
install.
What do I need to run the plugin?+
Adobe Photoshop 25.5 or later on Windows or macOS. Install the supplied CCX through Creative Cloud, then open Bitmap Helper PRO from Photoshop’s Plugins menu. Photoshop is purchased separately.
Which artwork can I convert?+
Use unlocked pixel layers in RGB documents for Layer conversion, an individual channel for Channel conversion, or an unlocked pixel layer in a CMYK document for CMYK conversion. Both 8-bit and 16-bit documents are supported. Batch Channel conversion accepts spot and alpha channels.
Does conversion change my original artwork?+
Your original source layers and channels are retained. Single-item conversion at the same PPI adds output to the current document; a different output PPI creates a new document. Layer and Channel batch conversion creates a document copy.
Can I use my original colors?+
Yes. In the Layer workflow, choose Color artwork and Original Colors. The plugin creates a copy with a bitmap mask, with Density controlling coverage without recoloring the artwork. Choose Black instead for black output on transparency.
How does the 3-day free trial work?+
The trial lasts 72 hours from first successful activation. Request the ZIP by email, install the plugin and follow its License page to activate your trial or enter a free license code. No card is required, and downloading does not start the trial timer.
Is there a subscription or automatic renewal?+
Yes. The monthly plan bills $9 each month. The yearly plan bills $69 upfront each year, equivalent to $5.75 per month. Both plans renew automatically until canceled. Purchases are not open yet. The free trial is available without a card.