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How Do I Add Custom Brushes to Photoshop?

Last updated on November 22, 2022 @ 2:19 pm

Custom brushes are a great way to add personality to your work in Photoshop. There are tons of amazing brushes out there that you can download for free, or purchase for a few dollars. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install and use custom Photoshop brushes.

First, you’ll need to find some custom Photoshop brushes that you like. A good place to start is DeviantArt.com. Once you’ve found some brushes that you want to use, download them to your computer.

Next, open Photoshop and go to Edit > Presets > Preset Manager. In the Preset Manager dialogue box, select “Brushes” from the drop-down menu and click “Load.”

Find the folder on your computer where you saved the custom Photoshop brushes and select them. Click “Open” and then “Done.”

Now go to the Brush Tool in Photoshop (shortcut: B). In the Brushes palette (shortcut: F5), you should see the new custom Photoshop brushes that you just installed. Select the brush that you want to use and start painting!

There are endless possibilities when it comes to custom Photoshop brushes. With a little bit of experimentation, you can create some really amazing effects. So have fun and let your creativity flow!

How Do I Add Custom Brushes to Photoshop?

Installing custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop is easy! First, find some custom Photoshop brushes that you like (try DeviantArt.com). Download the ZIP file containing the brushes to your computer.

Next, open Adobe Photoshop and go to Edit > Presets > Preset Manager.

In the Preset Manager dialogue box, select “Brushes” from the drop-down menu and click “Load”.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful when adding custom brushes to Photoshop, you could end up with a lot of unwanted software on your computer. Make sure that you only download custom brushes from trusted sources, and be sure to read all the terms and conditions before installing anything.

Find the folder on your computer where you saved the custom Photoshop brushes and select them. Click “Open” and then “Done”.

Now go to the Brush Tool in Adobe Photoshop (shortcut: B). In the Brushes palette (shortcut: F5), you should see the new custom Adobe Photoshop brushes that you just installed.

Selecting a Custom Brush

To use one of your new custom Adobe Photoshop brushes, simply select it from the Brushes palette.

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