How to Find Photoshop Filters

Filters add interesting effects and textures to Photoshop images. You can find free or low-cost Photoshop filters on the Internet.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet Access
• Adobe Photoshop

1. Check under the Images menu in Paint Shop Pro to view the filters included with the program, such as Blur and Sharpen.

2. Visit the Adobe Photoshop home page for filter downloads.

3. Use the Filter Factory program to create your own filters or visit their Web site to view thousands of filters created with Filter Factory.

4. Ask graphic artists on the Web which filters they used to create certain effects and where they downloaded their favorite filters.

Tips & Warnings

• Some filters must be purchased, but the authors may allow you to demo the filter to see what the image will look like when the filter is applied.
• Most purchased filters come in a package of several filters and are easy to install.
• Ask permission before downloading any filter that does not say "free" or "shareware."

[leduncan]

on 7/6/2009 This article is related to Adobe Photo Shop. Step 1 states "check under the Images menu in Paint Shop Pro". This should be fixed.

Additionally, I don't feel like this is a "How to" article. It is a "Here is where to go buy stuff to make Adobe Photo Shop do what you want it to."

[ptIM81]

on 1/14/2009 Thanks for this - very helpful and you've explained the process in nice and easy steps.