How to Install and Use Patterns in Photoshop

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What You’ll Be Creating

If you’ve ever wondered how to add patterns in Photoshop and need more information about using Adobe Photoshop pattern fills and overlays, continue reading!

Adobe Photoshop patterns are great for adding gorgeous textures and decorative elements to your work. Designers use them as backgrounds, headers, and so much more. And you can easily install a pattern of your own in just a few short steps. Browse the remarkable collection of Adobe Photoshop patterns on Envato to download helpful resources for your next project.

As mentioned, here, you’ll learn how to install a simple pattern. And feel free to download one of the amazing pattern packs.

How to Install an Adobe Photoshop Pattern

First, download the Adobe Photoshop pattern you would like to use. I’ll be using this Floral Pattern Set. Open a New Document at any size and select the Paint Bucket Tool (G). Set the Fill Source to Pattern. This is the first method of using a pattern with the Photoshop pattern fill.

Set the Paint Bucket Fill SourceSet the Paint Bucket Fill SourceSet the Paint Bucket Fill Source

Click the dropdown menu from the Paint Bucket Tool and select Load Patterns. Select the pattern you would like to use and load it from the appropriate folder.

Load Patterns From the Paint Bucket ToolLoad Patterns From the Paint Bucket ToolLoad Patterns From the Paint Bucket Tool

The pattern should now be loaded wherever patterns are applicable. To use it, simply select it from the Paint Bucket Tool (G) and click on the canvas to apply it easily.

Apply the Pattern With the Paint Bucket ToolApply the Pattern With the Paint Bucket ToolApply the Pattern With the Paint Bucket Tool

Or use it to decorate simple shapes by right-clicking the shape layer, selecting Blending Options, and applying a Pattern Overlay with the settings you desire. This is how you make a Photoshop pattern overlay.

Apply the Pattern with Blending OptionsApply the Pattern with Blending OptionsApply the Pattern with Blending Options

And That’s It! You’ve Learned All About Adobe Photoshop Patterns!

In this quick tutorial, you’ve discovered how to add patterns in Photoshop, as well as using Photoshop pattern overlays and fills.

A Bit More Detail

Want to learn more about Photoshop’s vast range of tools and settings? Want to create seamless patterns of your own? Check out these tutorials:


This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Melody Nieves

Final product imageFinal product imageFinal product image
What You'll Be Creating

If you've ever wondered how to add patterns in Photoshop and need more information about using Adobe Photoshop pattern fills and overlays, continue reading!

Adobe Photoshop patterns are great for adding gorgeous textures and decorative elements to your work. Designers use them as backgrounds, headers, and so much more. And you can easily install a pattern of your own in just a few short steps. Browse the remarkable collection of Adobe Photoshop patterns on Envato to download helpful resources for your next project.

As mentioned, here, you'll learn how to install a simple pattern. And feel free to download one of the amazing pattern packs.

How to Install an Adobe Photoshop Pattern

First, download the Adobe Photoshop pattern you would like to use. I'll be using this Floral Pattern Set. Open a New Document at any size and select the Paint Bucket Tool (G). Set the Fill Source to Pattern. This is the first method of using a pattern with the Photoshop pattern fill.

Set the Paint Bucket Fill SourceSet the Paint Bucket Fill SourceSet the Paint Bucket Fill Source

Click the dropdown menu from the Paint Bucket Tool and select Load Patterns. Select the pattern you would like to use and load it from the appropriate folder.

Load Patterns From the Paint Bucket ToolLoad Patterns From the Paint Bucket ToolLoad Patterns From the Paint Bucket Tool

The pattern should now be loaded wherever patterns are applicable. To use it, simply select it from the Paint Bucket Tool (G) and click on the canvas to apply it easily.

Apply the Pattern With the Paint Bucket ToolApply the Pattern With the Paint Bucket ToolApply the Pattern With the Paint Bucket Tool

Or use it to decorate simple shapes by right-clicking the shape layer, selecting Blending Options, and applying a Pattern Overlay with the settings you desire. This is how you make a Photoshop pattern overlay.

Apply the Pattern with Blending OptionsApply the Pattern with Blending OptionsApply the Pattern with Blending Options

And That's It! You've Learned All About Adobe Photoshop Patterns!

In this quick tutorial, you've discovered how to add patterns in Photoshop, as well as using Photoshop pattern overlays and fills.

A Bit More Detail

Want to learn more about Photoshop's vast range of tools and settings? Want to create seamless patterns of your own? Check out these tutorials:


This content originally appeared on Envato Tuts+ Tutorials and was authored by Melody Nieves


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