Photoshop textures are used to create backgrounds, add grit and texture to designs, and create photo effects. In this post, you’ll find:

Textures can be extremely useful resources for web and graphic designers, and Photoshop allows numerous possibilities. In some cases, you may create a texture from scratch in Photoshop, but in most cases, you’ll be using a texture from a photo, whether it’s your own photo or one you acquired.

Here we’ve featured over 30 different tutorials that teach various aspects of created and working with textures.

Textures can also be used to give a different look and feel to your photos, and it’s easy to implement.

5 Simple Tricks to Enhance Your Textures in Photoshop

This tutorial shows how you can get the most out of texture photographs.

Creating an Embedded Concrete Effect Using Only Layer Styles

Here you’ll learn how to create this beautiful textured effect.

How to Make an Awesome Grungy Paper Texture from Scratch

Bittbox shows how to make this standard paper texture much more awesome.

This tutorial from Bittbox shows how you can easily create awesome textures of your own. You can then use these textures for all different purposes in your own designs.

Abstract backgrounds can be useful in a wide variety of settings. This Psdtuts tutorial shows how you can create an attention-grabbing background in just a few minutes.

Paper textures are so incredibly versatile. This tutorials is definitely worth following.

Want to create your own wood texture from scratch? It’s possible with the help of Photoshop and you can learn the process in this tutorial.

With this tutorial you’ll learn how to create an awesome abstract background that you can use for wallpapers, websites, and other projects.

With this tutorial you’ll work with textures to create this realistic look.

Creating a stunning grungy background can be quite simple, and this tutorial shows how you can do it.

This tutorial shows how to use texture to compliment a beautiful design.

Another awesome and abstract background can be created by following this tutorial.

This tutorial from 10steps shows how to create a colorful abstract background that will certainly get attention.

This smokey effect has a nice texture to it.

5 Awesome Techniques for Using Textures in Your Designs 

Learn how to apply texture to this colorful retro design.

Using the eraser tool you can create interesting and unique textures.

You’ll need the Filter Forge plugin for this tutorial, but it’s a great resource for working with textures.

Apply Texture, Age, and Weathering Effects in Photoshop Using Machine Wash Deluxe 2

This tutorial also uses a plugin that you will need to follow along.

How to Create a Geometric Background Effect in Photoshop

This geometric background can be used for a wide variety of purposes in web and graphic design.

The paint splatter effect on this photo manipulation gives it an awesome textured look.

This tutorial shows you how to create a heavily-textured poster design.

The snow and dust particles created in this tutorial can add some texture to your designs or photos.

Learn how to create an antique vintage effect with the help of a texture.

This is another photo manipulation tutorial that shows the possibilities of using and applying textures in your own design work.

Tileable textures can be extremely useful, and this tutorials shows how you can make your own from a photo.

How to Create an Amazing Watercolor Artwork in Photoshop

The watercolor effects used in this tutorial give it an awesome textured look.

Learn how to use texture to grunge up a portrait.

Create an Abstract Photomanipulation with Tree Bark Textures and Brush Elements

Learn how to use simple textures to create a beautiful design.