Add Texture in Photoshop – How-to Guide 2024

Textures in Photoshop allow you to add depth and unique effects to your graphic design or photography projects. Whether giving a vintage look to a family photo or adding a grunge concrete texture to a logo, textures offer a variety of creative effects.

Steps to apply a texture in Photoshop

1. Open Photoshop and import the image

Start by opening Photoshop and importing the image you want to add texture to. To do this, go to File > Open and select your image.

2. Add the texture image

To add your texture, go to File > Import & Embed and choose the desired texture image.

3. Place the texture on top of the image

In the layers panel, make sure the texture image is placed on top of your background image. Click the layer mask thumbnail to activate it.

4. Select the top layer

Make sure the top layer (texture) is selected.

5. Apply a blend mode

In the layers panel, change the blending mode from Normal to Overlay . Experiment with different blend modes to see which one works best for your project.

6. Adjust Opacity

Change the opacity slider to adjust the appearance of the texture on your image.

7. Save the project

Save your project as a PSD file for future editing, or export it to PNG or JPEG to share.

Additional Tips

• Use free texture packs available in our texture collection to explore different options.
• Create your own textures using high quality photos and embedding them as texture images.
• Use Photoshop brushes to apply textures to specific areas of your project.

Adding textures in Photoshop is an effective method to visually enrich your projects. By following these simple steps, you can transform ordinary images into captivating works of art.

For more details, explore Photoshop features and try a free trial on Adobe's official website.