50 Dirty, Filthy Grunge Photoshop Effects Tutorials
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!


How to Create an Emotional, Molten, Shattered Statue in Photoshop
Mario Sanchez Nevado19 Jan 2017

How to Create a Grunge Ultra-Violet Photo Manipulation Poster in Affinity Photo

Abbey Esparza16 Aug 2018

How to Create a Dusty Texture From Scratch

Ivan Gromov04 Jun 2021

How to Create a Retro 90s Grunge Photo Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Melody Nieves29 Sep 2020

How to Create a Grunge Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Rose13 Feb 2023

How to Create a Punk Poster in Adobe Photoshop

Laura Keung12 Jul 2018

Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Create 4 Unique Custom Brushes

Melody Nieves06 Jan 2017

Create an Easy Seamless Grunge Texture Pattern in Adobe Photoshop

Mary Winkler03 Nov 2014

How to Create a Graffiti Effect in Adobe Photoshop

John Negoita20 Feb 2023

Create a City Destruction Scene Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le05 Jun 2015

How to Create an Evil Photo Effect With an Adobe Photoshop Action

Marko Kožokar30 Aug 2018

How to Create a Pastel Photo Effect Action in Adobe Photoshop

Marko Kožokar13 Sep 2018

How to Create a Rubber Stamp Effect in Adobe Photoshop

John Negoita02 Dec 2023

How to Create an Abstract Portrait With Rocks and Lava in Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le02 May 2018

Create "The Walking Dead" Inspired Grungy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Rose08 Oct 2014

How to Create Custom Dirt and Decay Brushes in Adobe Photoshop

Kirk Nelson10 Apr 2015

Create Your Own Grunge Brushes in Adobe Photoshop

Mary Winkler01 Sep 2021

How to Create a Wanted Poster Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Melody Nieves19 Jun 2017

How to Create a Dark Fallen Angel Scene With Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le04 Jun 2018

How to Create a Dark Gothic Portrait Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le14 Sep 2016

How to Create a Gothic Crow Lady Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le13 Jul 2016

Create a Vintage Bloody Text Effect Wallpaper Design in Adobe Photoshop

Rose29 Oct 2014

Photoshop in 60 Seconds: Create Custom Brushes From Texture Graphics

Melody Nieves07 Oct 2016

How to Create a Frankenstein's Monster Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Melody Nieves24 Oct 2016

Create an Abstract Portrait Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le11 Nov 2015

Create a Dark, Emotional Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le05 Aug 2015

How to Create a Dark Batman Photo Manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le23 Jun 2015

Create a Funny Surreal Underground Scene With Adobe Photoshop

Jenny Le25 May 2015

Create an Earth Shattering Disaster Scene in Photoshop

Ed Lopez08 Apr 2013

Create an Apocalyptic City Street in Photoshop

Ed Lopez06 Aug 2012
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
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