ToneSmith — Getting Started
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Browser and system requirements
Web app: Chrome, Edge, or Firefox (latest). Safari is supported but Chrome gives the best live preview performance. Desktop or laptop recommended — not optimized for mobile. Photoshop plugin: Adobe Photoshop 23.0 or later (Creative Cloud), Windows 10+ or macOS 11+. -
Go to tonesmith.makerfoundryco.com/sign-up and enter your name, email, and a password — or click Continue with Google to sign up instantly with your Google account. You'll receive a welcome email with quick start guides.
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After creating your account, visit the pricing page and select a monthly or annual plan. You'll need to enter a payment method — your card is required but you won't be charged for 7 days. If you cancel before the trial ends, you owe nothing. All features unlock immediately. The trial is on the su...
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Web app vs. Photoshop plugin — which should I use?
Both do the same job. Use the web app if you want to get started immediately with no install, or if you work on files outside of Photoshop. Use the plugin if you're already working in Photoshop and want to run separations without switching apps. Most users start with the web app. You don't have t... -
ToneSmith is a DTF and DTG halftone prepress studio built by Maker Foundry. It converts your artwork into print-ready halftone separations with a live preview — so you see exactly what your print will look like before you export. It runs as a web app (no install) and as a Photoshop UXP plugin. Bo...
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What's included in the free trial?
The 7-day trial gives you full access to everything: halftone and separation engine with live preview, background removal, white underbase generation, levels and tone controls, gang sheet builder, Photoshop plugin license key, and all quick start guides. No features are locked or limited.