{"id":204440,"date":"2022-09-30T01:45:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T23:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=204440"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:25:10","slug":"how-to-make-photoshop-textures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-make-photoshop-textures\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make amazing Photoshop textures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Photoshop textures<\/strong> are digital overlays designed to blend with your images. They make your photos look more like physical objects of art<\/strong>. Unlike elements in a photograph or painting, textures are rarely the subject of an artwork. Instead, Photoshop textures, consisting primarily of a specific motif, give your digital image the impression of being tactile<\/strong>. Photoshop provides several texture overlays that simulate those discoverable in the wider world of fine art production, and you can even create your own.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The application includes several texture templates<\/strong> that make your photos look smooth, rough, blurry, and even fuzzy. But if the right texture isn\u2019t there, adding one in Photoshop is simple. To get started, all that’s required is a digital picture<\/strong> and your preferred texture. If you\u2019re not an Adobe PS subscriber<\/strong>, here’s how to get Photoshop for free<\/a>. In this step-by-step tutorial, we\u2019ll guide you through exactly how to add a texture to your images in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n

  1. Import your texture and image into Photoshop<\/h2>\"Gray

    Photoshop textures work best with images that aren\u2019t overly saturated<\/strong> with objects and artifacts. For this exercise, choose a photo with an ample supply of negative space around your main subject.<\/p>\n

    The primary photograph can be of anything, but the less busy it is, the more your texture will stand out. Regarding how to source a unique texture<\/strong>, you can create your own with a camera or download a unique overlay from the various free or paid sites that offer them.<\/p>\n

    Once you’ve found a texture and a suitable image you can apply it to, open both your primary image and texture file<\/strong> by right-clicking them. Then select Open in Photoshop<\/i> or choose File > Open<\/i> at the top of your monitor and upload it from your device.<\/p>\n

    Now you’re ready to create a new Photoshop project<\/strong> by setting the two files up as individual layers. If you don\u2019t see the layers panel on your screen press F7<\/i> or click on Windows > Layers<\/i> at the top of your monitor.<\/p>\n

    To create a blank new layer, which looks like a gray and white checkerboard, select the rectangular icon with the +<\/i> symbol from the lower toolbar inside the Layers panel<\/i> or navigate to Layer > New > Layer<\/i>. For this exercise, you will start with two layers<\/strong>, one for the primary image and a second containing your digital texture. The primary image should be labeled Background<\/i>.<\/p>\n

    Name your secondary layer Texture<\/i>, click OK<\/i>, and then drag and drop you texture file into this new layer. Once you\u2019ve effectively copied your texture into the second layer, you can start resizing it to match<\/strong> the dimensions of your primary image.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. Resize your texture image<\/h2>\"Resize

    If you prefer your texture layer to overlay your main image entirely, you\u2019ll need to resize the texture layer so that it fits your background layer. Ensure that you\u2019ve selected the texture layer and then find the Edit<\/i> drop-down list of options. Select Edit > Free Transform<\/i><\/strong> or type Ctrl or Cmd + T<\/i>.<\/p>\n

    Begin resizing the texture file by dragging the corners until they fully cover the first main image layer. Adjust individual sides of your texture<\/strong> file by holding down Shift<\/i> and moving them accordingly.<\/p>\n

    Continue pulling the white squares<\/strong> until they lock into place and cover your primary layer. Once complete press Return<\/i> or select check mark at the top right of your workspace. For a different look, try rotating your texture image<\/strong> around to find the effect you want.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. Blend your two layers<\/h2>\"Access

    The way layers interact in Photoshops is through its Blending modes<\/i>. To access this feature, navigate to the top of the Layers panel<\/i> where you\u2019ll find Photoshop\u2019s various blending options<\/strong>. Adobe sets this tool to normal by default, but how you want to blend the layers is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n

    There\u2019s no one way of blending layers. The two most commonly used blending features for a project like this are Lighten<\/i> and Overlay<\/i><\/strong>. Feel free to experiment with the different modes to achieve your desired effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  4. Refine the texture overlay<\/h2>\"Refine

    As we previously mentioned, the texture shouldn\u2019t be the main subject of your image. You\u2019ll have to make a few refinements to the layer so that it doesn\u2019t dominate your primary photo. Start by bringing the opacity of your texture layer down<\/strong> to roughly 50% and evaluate how it looks. The opacity setting is your preference, however. Just make sure that the texture layer doesn\u2019t overwhelm the main subject for the best results.<\/p>\n

    Photoshop lets you lighten portions of the texture<\/strong>, as well. Let’s assume, for example, your subject happens to be a person as opposed to a landscape. Photoshop lets you select the figure in your shot and remove or lighten the texture across the entire body or in specific areas such as the face. To achieve this, you need to create a masking layer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Find Layer<\/i> at the top of your screen. Then choose Layer Mask > Reveal All<\/i> or click on the Layer Mask icon<\/i><\/strong>, which is the rectangle containing an interior circle. When the white rectangular object appears, click on this to display the white masking layer.<\/p>\n

    Now engage the Paintbrush tool<\/i><\/strong> and set its color to black. A soft brush will give you more opacity, making it easier to paint over the areas where you wish to remove the texture. The color black presents over the white layer mask, effectively eliminating the texture layer. To reverse your changes or add more texture back into the image, set your paintbrush as white and follow the same steps listed above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>