How to Create a Halftone Text Effect in GIMP

Creating a halftone text effect in GIMP can give your text a stylish, retro look. Follow these steps to achieve this effect:

Step 1: Set Up Your Image

1. Create a New Image:

   • Go to File > New.
   • Set the image width to 1920 and height to 1080. Click OK.

2. Zoom Out:

   • Press Ctrl + MSC on your keyboard to zoom out for better visibility.

3. Add and Adjust Text:

   • Select the Text Tool.
   • Ensure the foreground color is black.
   • Click to type your text.
   • Press Ctrl + A to select all text, then adjust the font size to 600 if needed.
   • Use the Alignment Tool to center the text horizontally and vertically relative to the image.

Step 2: Create and Apply the Halftone Effect

1. Create a Selection from Text:

   • Right-click on the text layer and choose Alpha to Selection.
   • Hide the text layer by clicking the eye icon next to it.

2. Create a Transparent Layer:

   • Click the New Layer icon.
   • Fill it with transparency and click OK.

3. Feather the Selection:

   • Go to Select > Feather.
   • Set the feather radius to 2 pixels and click OK.

4. Fill the Selection with a Gradient:

   • Select the Gradient Tool.
   • Choose FG to BG (RGB) gradient and set the shape to Linear.
   • Use a darker gray for the foreground color and a lighter gray for the background color.
   • Drag from bottom to top to apply the gradient, ensuring the darker color is at the top.

5. Remove Selection:

   • Go to Select > None to remove the selection.

6. Apply Halftone Filter:

   • Go to Filters > Distorts > Newsprint.
   • Keep the Black and White option or select White on Black if preferred.
   • Change the pattern to Circle.
   • Use the + key to zoom in and adjust the dot size to your liking. Click OK when satisfied.

Step 3: Final Adjustments

1. Change Background Color:

   • Click on the Foreground color and choose a blue or desired color for the background.

2. Remove White Color from Halftone:

   • Go to Layer > Transparency > Color to Alpha.
   • Select white as the color to remove and click OK.

3. Create a Final Image:

   • Right-click on the image and select New from Visible.

Watch the Tutorial

For a more detailed walkthrough, check out our YouTube video below. This video provides a visual guide to Create a Halftone Text Effect in GIMP.

 

Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment below. Happy designing!
 

 

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