How To Create Grunge Effect In Photoshop

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The grunge movement combines a plethora of textures. From rips to tears, decay, smears and scratches, these all work to form a dark and gritty result.

Here we've collected 50 of the best ever Photoshop grunge tutorials for your enjoyment and education. Level up with these fun lessons!

30 Grunge Photoshop Effects

This first selection features amazing grunge Photoshop effects from our authors at Envato Tuts+. Learn how to create gritty, unique textures, or follow the steps to capture emotional, grunge manipulations. Check these out!

20 Tutorials From Around the Web

Ready for more Photoshop lessons? These next tutorials feature incredible grunge effects made by a wickedly creative community! Here are a few of our favorites from around the web.

Grunge Effect Photoshop Tutorial

High Impact Special Grunge Effect in Photoshop CC

Add Cool GrungeTexture in Photoshop

Grunge Look Method Photoshop Lightroom Tutorial

Create a Grunge Vintage Art Photoshop Tutorial

How to Add Texture to Designs in Photoshop

Chilling, Decay Effect: Photoshop Tutorial

Futuristic Metal Grunge Text Effect

Making of Urban Landscapes in Photoshop

How to Add Grunge Texture in Photoshop

Digital Art: Old Film Texture in Adobe Photoshop

How to Make a Grunge Border

Blend IF into Textures

Gritty Grunge Photo Effects Photoshop Tutorial

Text Effects of Grunge Style in Photoshop

Grunge Type Photoshop Tutorial

Photoshop Tutorial: Exploding Text Effect

3D Shadow & Grunge Texture Photoshop

How to Create a Grunge Effect in Photoshop

Create an Easy Worn Press Text Effect in Photoshop

Premium Grunge Resources

Need a quick way to add some grunge? Grab these awesome premium resources! Check out more exciting Photoshop grunge effects from Envato Market and Envato Elements.

Grunge Photoshop Action

Kick start your projects with a fun Photoshop action. This grunge action from Hemalaya1 creates professional grunge effects with cinematic lighting and amazing color grading. Create awesome covers, posters, and more!

Grunge 2 Photoshop Action

Just open your photo into Photoshop to use this brilliant grunge action. Easy to install, this action lets you pre-select the area where you want the grunge effect before playing the action. Get a mind-blowing and creative result just like the ones below.

Vintage Painting Effect

Combine grunge textures with an artistic painting effect. This next Photoshop action has two overlay textures and three additional grunge elements. Use it with the latest versions of Photoshop from CS6 and above. Check it out!

Grunge Painting Photoshop Action

This impressive action transforms your photography into grunge-styled paintings. With just a few clicks, you can achieve realistic paint splatters and grunge textures. Enjoy 20 color presets and many creative options.

Vintage Bundle - 39 Text Effects

If you need a great text effect bundle, try out this epic pack of vintage text effects. Created by designer Sko4, this download includes 39 different styles inspired by retro grunge textures and typefaces. Add it to posters, titles, and headlines.

More Photoshop Inspiration

Stay inspired! We hope these Photoshop tutorials help you achieve amazing, successful results. Make sure to bookmark these tutorials and let us know which ones you've tried in the comments below.

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Danny Outlaw

Danny Outlaw runs the Outlaw Design Blog.