What is Cutline FOR MAC?

Cutline

Cutline is a free and super easy-to-use Adobe Photoshop plug-in that works wonders on continuous tone grayscale images. If you're working with photos or illustrations that have gradient blends, you're in for a treat!

What Are Cutline Screens?

So, what’s the deal with Cutline screens? They combine line and dot screens to create some pretty cool effects. A typical line screen shows gray tones by changing the thickness of black lines against a white background.

The Magic of Cutline Screens

Now, here’s where it gets interesting: in the Cutline screen, as those lines get thicker, they start to show these “cuts” at angles. This makes the lines break into dots! It gives your images that charming old-world engraving or woodcut feel.

Different Types of Cutlines

The Cutline Photoshop plug-in comes packed with four unique screens designed for creating engraved and woodcut effects:

• Cutlines: These are simple straight lines set at a fixed 13-degree angle. They give your images a precise and mechanical look.


• Wavy Cutlines: Similar to the straight ones but wavy! Also set at 13 degrees, these can soften your images a bit and bring out some contours and depth.


• Elliptical Cutlines: Picture concentric ellipses! You can use the Stamper Tool along with angle and curvature sliders to place curved lines strategically. This is perfect for smooth surfaces!


• Wavy Ellipses: These are just like elliptical cutlines but wavier! They invite you to experiment with placement using the Stamper Tool too. It might take some trial and error, but trust me; it’s worth it!

If you’re ready to level up your Photoshop game, check out this link for more info on how to download Cutline. You won’t regret trying it out!

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!