Photoshop Effects

Try some of our tutorials for Photoshop Effects. We have many lessons on how to make cool special effects and textures that you can use in signatures, wallpapers, and more! These tutorials will not only teach you how to make interesting visual images, but also show you new ways to use the tools in Photoshop.
Organic Raw Flesh

Organic Raw Flesh

This slimy and stressed flesh looks like it came from an ulcerated stomach.

Electric Plasma Gel

Electric Plasma Gel

Create what looks to be gel with both plasma and electricity running through it!

Metallic Discs

Metallic Discs

Create metallic and hypnotic discs through fun experimentation with the Polar Coordinates filter and patterns.

Fluffy Realistic Clouds

Fluffy Realistic Clouds

So soft and real you can almost hear the peaceful sigh of the wind.

Mutant Amoeba

Mutant Amoeba

Uh oh! The Amoeba under the microscope is mutating! Amazing!

Solar Surface

Solar Surface

Harness the thermal energy of the sun.

Trippy Wave

Trippy Wave

Create an almost 3D looking swirly effect for backgrounds and signatures.

Water Drops

Water Drops

So simple, and realistic, these water drops (and optional ice drops) are also simple to do anywhere, anytime.

3D Spiral Abstract

3D Spiral Abstract

Learn how to create this controllable, versatile, 3D Spiral Abstract using tools such as the pen, perspective, and actions.

Reflective Water

Reflective Water

Learn how to use Levels to create a mystical and reflective illusion of water.

Organic Flesh Fan

Organic Flesh Fan

Create a flesh fan that looks more like grown tissue than something artificial.

Planetary Collapse

Planetary Collapse

Use masks and blurs in conjunction with the Extrude Filter to create the illusion of a planetary collapse.

Energy Warp

Energy Warp

Create a simple lighted warp effect using various filters such as the Color Halftone Filter.

Ice Wall

Ice Wall

Create this seemingly frozen wall in four easy steps.

Splattered Metal

Splattered Metal

This effect looks like someone spilt mercury all over the place!

Urban Decay

Urban Decay

Learn how to create a 3d birds-eye view of a decaying city.

3D Spike Ball

3D Spike Ball

Easily create a spikey ball that could be used both as an object or a background.

Hidden Image

Hidden Image

Do you see a logo where the girl's face is? Select the image. How about now? Learn how to create a hidden image in this tutorial (IE only)!




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