Plugin Panel for Photoshop 2024+ 
The plugin combines customizable inks, multiple halftone pattern styles, and adjustable print behavior to recreate the look of real inks on paper. The result is a flexible system for designing everything from subtle texture to bold vintage-style graphics, and even preparing clean ink separations for real-world printing.
Apply the effect to one or more layers to create a live halftone that remains fully adjustable. Start with a preset or build your own by refining patterns, inks, and print behavior to dial in a custom look.
Absolutely amazing!
This is the first plugin I have used for Photoshop that made me want to call in sick to work. It’s incredibly versatile. I could mess with this all day. Great job!!!
Simply the G.O.A.T.
Texturelabs plugins are the kind of tools that actually help when you use Photoshop every day for real work. The difference is obvious. The exchange rate makes them expensive here, but honestly, just buy it.
I’ve been buying everything Texturelabs releases as soon as it comes out, and I end up using these plugins more than almost anything else. And if you like this one, definitely get the Distressor too.
*Original review in Korean:
그저 G.O.A.T.. 텍스쳐랩에서 나온 플러그인은 매일 포토샵을 써서 작업해야 하는 실무의 영역에 도움되는 플러그인입니다. 정말.. 확실한 변화가 있고, 원달러가 비싸지만 닥치고 구매하는 게 맞음.
여기서 나오는 건 나오자마자 구매하고 있는데 다른 플러그인보다 더 자주 쓰고 애용하게 됨. 이거 사면서 마음에 들면 바로.. 텍스쳐도 바꿔주는 것도 무조건 사세요.
Life Changing
Litterally sped up and changed my workflow. Rebuilt it from the ground up. Made my life easier and even convinced my wife to marry me. The last part isn’t true but the rest is.
Buy this. It’ll change your life.
The best there is.
Absolutely brilliant. I can’t think of any feature Brady hasn’t nailed.
This is the best plugin ever, thank you!
It’s incredibly easy to use, yet the results are amazing. Snapshots are transformed into works of art. I’m especially pleased that it works flawlessly in a Japanese-language version of Photoshop.
Installation requires Adobe Creative Cloud (standard with all Photoshop installations)
- .CCX file (the is the plugin)
- Installation PDF
- Instructions PDF
A license for the Retratone plugin is valid for a single user and can be installed on up to two devices.
Discounted pricing is available when purchasing 5 or more licenses.
Add your desired number of licenses to the cart - the discount will be automatically applied!
1–4 licenses: Regular price
5–9 licenses: 15% discount
10+ licenses: 26% discount
The Retratone requires a license key to be activated. Your license key will appear on the Order Confirmation page and be sent in an email titled "Download your files from Texturelabs". You can also access your license key by creating an account here on the Texturelabs site using the same email address as you provided during checkout - then find your key on the Account page.
Double click the downloaded.zip file (or Windows users right click and use Extract All) Double click the CCX file, which will install via Creative Cloud (alerts that the plugin is "non-marketplace" are normal)
Find the plugin in Photoshop under Plugins > Plugins Panel Enter the license key you received with the download (requires active internet connection for initial activation only)
The Retratone plugin can be used to create effects and artwork for your personal and commercial projects.
The Retratone plugin cannot be sub-licensed, resold, transferred, or shared. The plugin cannot be deconstructed and used to create other similar products for sale or distribution (such as plugins or actions). More info...
Users retain full ownership of all rights to the artwork they create using the Tools. However, the underlying code, methods, and techniques contained within each Tool remain the property of Texturelabs. Users are granted a license to use the Tool for creating final artwork but may not reverse engineer, extract, or distribute any component of the Tool itself.
If you need to update the Retratone panel, please sign in or create an account using the same email address you provided during checkout.
Retratone 1.0.6 (Release Date: July 20, 2026)
- Improved support for documents with non-standard color profiles
- New anti-aliasing on/off switch
- Updated Tint Mode interface
- Fixed issues affecting scaled Smart Objects
- Improved ink ordering in "Convert and Consolidate"
- More detailed license activation error messages
Retratone 1.0.5 (Release Date: April 14, 2026)
- Bug fixes for changing settings on scaled layers with masks
Retratone 1.0.4 (Release Date: April 7, 2026)
- Initial public release of the Retratone Plugin
Retratone 1.0.2 (Release Date: March 1, 2026)
- Updated Beta release of the plugin
- "None" pattern style added for solid inks
- Improved color matching
- Smart-Object scale preserved on updates
- Updates to account for layer panel preferences
Retratone 1.0.1 (Release Date: December 12, 2025)
- Beta release of the plugin
From inside of Photoshop, use the three-bar menu at the top of the Retratone panel to select "About Retratone Plugin" or "Check for Updates".
Sign In or Create an Account using the same email address you provided during checkout to download an update or previous version of the plugin.
Double-click the .CCX file (or right click and open with Unified Plugin Installer Agent). The Adobe Creative Cloud app will open to confirm the update.
To recover your license key, Sign In or Create an Account using the same email address you provided during checkout when purchasing the panel. You can then find your license key on the Account page.
I'll be working hard to keep the plugin compatible with public releases of Photoshop for as long as I'm running the Texturelabs project!
It can be more difficult to ensure compatibility with PS Beta releases as the program is made available so plugins like Retratone can make any necessary changes.
After a major Photoshop update, the plugin may require re-entering your license key. If you don't have the original email with your license key, see the section above to access your license key here on Texturelabs.org.
