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!
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Photo ManipulationHow to Create an Emotional, Molten, Shattered Statue in Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Grunge Ultra-Violet Photo Manipulation Poster in Affinity Photo![]()
TexturesHow to Create a Dusty Texture From Scratch![]()
GrungeHow to Create a Retro 90s Grunge Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Text EffectsHow to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo CollageHow to Create a Punk Poster in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Adobe PhotoshopPhotoshop in 60 Seconds: Create 4 Unique Custom Brushes![]()
TexturesCreate an Easy Seamless Grunge Texture Pattern in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo EffectsHow to Create a Graffiti Effect in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationCreate a City Destruction Scene Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photoshop ActionsHow to Create an Evil Photo Effect With an Adobe Photoshop Action![]()
Photoshop ActionsHow to Create a Pastel Photo Effect Action in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo EffectsHow to Create a Rubber Stamp Effect in Adobe Photoshop![]()
AbstractHow to Create an Abstract Portrait With Rocks and Lava in Adobe Photoshop![]()
HalloweenCreate "The Walking Dead" Inspired Grungy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop![]()
BrushesHow to Create Custom Dirt and Decay Brushes in Adobe Photoshop![]()
BrushesCreate Your Own Grunge Brushes in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Wanted Poster Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Dark Fallen Angel Scene With Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Dark Gothic Portrait Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Gothic Crow Lady Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop![]()
HalloweenCreate a Vintage Bloody Text Effect Wallpaper Design in Adobe Photoshop![]()
BrushesPhotoshop in 60 Seconds: Create Custom Brushes From Texture Graphics![]()
Photo ManipulationHow to Create a Frankenstein's Monster Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationCreate an Abstract Portrait Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationCreate a Dark, Emotional Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Fan ArtHow to Create a Dark Batman Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo ManipulationCreate a Funny Surreal Underground Scene With Adobe Photoshop![]()
Photo EffectsCreate an Earth Shattering Disaster Scene in Photoshop![]()
PaintingCreate an Apocalyptic City Street in Photoshop
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
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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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Photo Effects45 Best Photoshop Actions With Creative Photo Effects![]()
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