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How Do You Make an Explosion Effect in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:39 pm

Making an explosion effect in Photoshop is relatively simple and only requires a few steps. First, create a new layer and fill it with black. Next, create a white circle in the center of the layer. Select the “Filter” menu and choose “Gaussian Blur.” Set the radius to about 10 pixels and click “OK.”

Now go to the “Edit” menu and select “Transform.” Choose “Distort” from the options that appear. Drag the corner of the circle outwards until it covers the entire black layer. Click “Enter” to confirm the transformation.

PRO TIP: This article provides instructions on how to create an explosion effect in Photoshop. However, it is important to note that this effect should only be used for personal or educational purposes. Any unauthorized use of this effect could result in legal action.

Next, go to the “Layer” menu and select “Layer Style.” Choose “Outer Glow” from the options that appear. Set the color to white, the opacity to 100%, and the size to about 5 pixels. Click “OK” to confirm the changes.

Finally, go to the “Edit” menu and select “Free Transform.” Drag the circle outward until it covers the entire black layer.


The explosion effect is now complete!

To create an explosion effect in Photoshop, simply follow these easy steps:
1) Create a new layer and fill it with black
2) Create a white circle in the center of this layer
3) Select Filter > Gaussian Blur > set radius to 10 pixels > OK
4) Edit > Transform > Distort > drag corner of circle outwards until it covers entire black layer > Enter
5) Layer > Layer Style > Outer Glow > set color to white, opacity to 100%, size to 5 pixels > OK
6) Edit > Free Transform > drag circle outward until it covers entire black layer > Enter

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