Old Paper Textures
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types Images
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixelbuddha
Looking for something for backgrounds? Old Paper Textures is a free texture pack worth a try.
Good pick for poster designers, illustrators or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: set textures to Multiply or Overlay blend modes and lower the opacity; full strength rarely looks right.
Free resources like this are a good way to try a style before committing to a paid pack.
Works well for
- Backgrounds
- Poster grain
- Overlays for photos
Pixelbuddha created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Getting started with the Old Paper Textures
- Unzip the pack after downloading it from the author’s page.
- Place a texture over your design in Photoshop as a new layer.
- Set the blend mode to Multiply, Overlay or Screen and lower the opacity.
- Mask out parts that should stay clean.
One more thing: read the author’s notes on the download page. Asset packs often include install steps or usage limits.
Before you download
- Made by Pixelbuddha. File size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free packs ask for credit when used publicly.
- Check the licence on the author’s page, especially for client work.
- The preview shows exactly what’s included.
Browse more free textures on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this texture pack for client work?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Pixelbuddha. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I use a texture as an overlay?
Place the texture above your artwork, set the blend mode to Multiply, Screen or Overlay depending on light or dark texture, and adjust opacity.
