Distressing Dither Boy exports and adding a paper texture is a strategy that not enough ditherers use! It's a great way to make your exports look grungier. We contacted Dread because we thought his punk collages would translate amazingly to dithering; and we were correct!
Using Dither Boy's implementation of the Sierra algorithm, Dread created this high-contrast, two-colour artwork inspired by our Lifetime License model. He often discusses punk ethics within his artwork, so this collaboration about the chance to actually own your software felt fitting!
With the introduction of the Media Layer feature in Dither Boy 6.1, adding textures to your own dithering can even be done in-app! No need to export your dithers and texture them in post; you can add your favourite Printer Trash texture natively.
Big thank you to Dread for working with us, head over to Instagram @dread.jpg to see more and show some support!
If you like indie software free updates regular tutorials retro effects advanced dithering then meet Dither Boy!
Dither Boy
Original price was: £60.00.£49.00Current price is: £49.00.Dither Boy is all-in-one software for authentic retro image, video, and animation dithering. Featuring 63 unique dithering algorithms, a stackable effects pipeline, and full color support, Dither Boy gives you unrestricted access to advanced creative error diffusion, bitmap, halftone, and modulation effects like never before!
Dither Boy is designed to turn any dithering algorithm from a functional compression tool into a granular, editable, malleable effect.
Completely crush your image detail without losing resolution, or create fine and delicate dithering patterns in your work without compromising on style.
- Dither your work at any scale without losing your image quality
- Full color support with built-in palettes, automatic palette extraction from your images, or download and share user created palettes
- Video and animation support built in, with a timeline editor and live preview
- Work with 63 dithering algorithms, all animation and vector compatible, including custom algorithms you won’t find anywhere else
- Stack and reorder effects like Epsilon Glow, JPEG Glitch, Chromatic Aberration, and more
- Effects designed and created specifically for Dither Boy
- One purchase includes all future updates, no subscription required
- Export black vectors for print and embroidery files
- NEW: CMYK Halftone added in update version 6.0!
True to the visual era it was inspired by, Dither Boy requires no recurring subscription, and all future updates will be included in your purchase at no extra cost.
We have already completed an entire year of free updates in 2025!
